Results from the Unison general secretary election show the enormous potential strength of the left, if united. The left wing must now look ahead and fight for a majority on the union NEC – a key step in transforming the labour movement.
There are only a few days left to vote in the Unison general secretary elections. The results could go either way. A win for the left would transform the labour movement. Push forward and elect Paul Holmes, the socialist candidate!
The Unison general secretary contest is entering its final furlong. A win for Paul Holmes would be an enormous achievement for the left, transforming the whole of the labour movement. All out for a left victory!
Voting begins today for the Unison general secretary election. Union members need a leadership that will fight to defend jobs, conditions, and public services. Socialist Appeal calls for a vote for Paul Holmes – the members’ candidate.
The race to replace Dave Prentis as Unison general secretary is well underway. Paul Holmes is the main rank-and-file candidate. We spoke to Paul about his campaign, which has been enthusiastically received by members across the union.
Rank-and-file candidate for Unison general secretary, Paul Holmes, has gained strong support from across the union in his bid to unseat the bureaucracy. Activists must unite behind Paul to ensure a victory for the left.
Paul Holmes’ campaign for the Unison general secretary election has gotten off to a strong start, with support coming in from across the union. It is vital that the left unite behind Paul to win – and transform the labour movement.
Elections are approaching to decide the next general secretary of Unison. Victory for the left would mark a huge turning point for the labour movement. Socialist Appeal urges Unison members to back Paul Holmes.
Pressure is building on Mayor John Biggs and Tower Hamlets council after a third week of strike action by local council workers. The Labour leadership has remained silent. But the grassroots of the labour movement are fully behind the strike.
Dave Prentis, the right-wing general secretary of Unison, the large public sector union, is stepping down. His retirement provides an opportunity for the left to mount a challenge, and turn Unison into a powerful fighting force.
Tower Hamlets council workers are continuing their strike action this week, following widespread support for previous pickets. The Labour leadership has failed to back these workers. The labour movement must pick up the slack.
Council workers in Tower Hamlets are starting three days of strike action this week, in response to attempts to impose worse conditions on staff. The whole labour movement must fight these attacks.