Majority favour suspending funding from Labour

My latest online poll has closed. Particpants voted 71% to 28% in favour of supending CWU contributions to the Labour party. As one member recently put it "Why feed the hand that bites you."

Commenting on this blog

Due to a technical problem viewers have not been able to comment on my postings. The situation has now been rectified. Just click on comment, then under "profile" select "anonymous". You can also register as a follower. Look forward to hearing from you.

DSNAC CONFERENCE

The CWU DSNAC conference takes place at the Apex Hotel, Dundee in 10 days time on October 24th. Almost 100 delegates have registered and there is a full agenda of speakers and motions. The Lord Provost of Dundee has organised a "Welcome"for delegates on the Friday evening. This will be followed by a social at a local hostelry. For those staying on Saturday evening DSNAC Chair Tony Sneddon has arranged a gathering at his local pub. I look forward to seeing you all there.

London strikes today

Friends and colleagues in London are on strike today. Please send messages of support to these offices:
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Don't write them off!

Today the National Autistic Society has launched it's !Don't Write Me Off" report. This calls on the Government to make the the employment services and benefitss ystem fair for adults with autism, so that it takes into account their needs. The report found that among autistic people:

- one third are currently without work or benefits 
- over half have spent some time without work or benefits, some for as long as 10 years
- just 15% have a full-time job
- 79% of those on Incapacity Benefit want to work

Mark Lever, Chief Executive of The NAS, says, “We believe that people with autism deserve to live fulfilled lives. We believe that people with autism deserve the support to reach their full potential. We also believe that there are simple solutions that the Government can put in place to make this happen. Without these changes, we would be writing off people with autism, and that’s just not acceptable. We’re calling on the Government to take action, and we’re asking you to support our campaign.”

For more details and to join in the campaign log on to http://www.dontwritemeoff.org.uk/en-GB/News/2009/DWMOReportLaunch.aspx

On strike today

Today, Monday 12th October, friends and colleagues in these offices are on strike.


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The GUDE CAUSE march in Edinburgh

On Saturday 10th October 2009 it marked the 100th anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Procession in Edinburgh. Hundreds of women dressed in Green, White, and Violet the colours of the suffragette movement, took part in the procession with colourful displays, music, floats and banners, marching for women's right to vote. Thousands more turned out to cheer them on.

The CWU was well represented by the WAC and the Chairs and Secrtaries of the Regional Women's committees. It was a very special day and well done to Willie Marshal and Garry Clarke who carried the Scotland No 2 Banner for the 2 miles.