Ruth Cashman, joint branch secretary of Lambeth UNISON and a library worker responds to misinformation from Lambeth Council about the destruction of local library services Continue reading
April issue of Lambeth UNISON newsletter
The April issue of Lambeth UNISON newsletter is now available online for you to download. This issue includes the launch of our new “Just Say No” campaign against workplace stress, the latest on the libraries and the Carnegie occupation, a defence of our campaigning work and thew latest on the Housing and Planning Bill. Plus our now famous crossword and Dingbats!
If you want to save local libraries – join Labour
A lot of people are unhappy with the Labour councillors in Lambeth – all the more reason to join Labour and fight for a change of policy. Continue reading
Labour members support Carnegie library occupation and call for Jeremy Corbyn to visit
Labour Party members across the country are backing this statement in support of the occupation of Carnegie library – more than a hundred from across the country over the course of the weekend.
Please add your or your organisation’s name by emailing labour4libraries@gmail.com (all signatories pc unless indicated) or fill out the form below Continue reading
UNISON statement on the occupation of Carnegie library
Statement by Lambeth UNISON on the occupation of Carnegie library against its closure
Latest on libraries campaign from Friends of Lambeth Libraries
The Friends of Lambeth Library have issued their latest newsletter with important dates coming up.
Reply to Jane Edbrooke – yes, trade unions should be political!
Ruth Cashman, striking library worker and joint Branch Secretary, replies to Cabinet member Jane Edbrooke who accuses Lambeth UNISON of being ” engaged in a political campaign alongside libraries groups” Continue reading
Report: Lambeth libraries shut for two days by strike action to save the local service
Lambeth UNISON members organised a rock solid strike across the borough on 22 and 23 March to protest against the closure of four local libraries by Lambeth Council. Pictures and videos below! Continue reading
Lambeth libraries strike on 22-23 March – 85% of council members support them!
Lambeth Library workers on strike 22 and 23 March
Consultative ballot at 85% yes vote to extend strike action across the council workforce Continue reading
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