As news breaks that ten London bus workers have died from coronavirus, Unite the Union is calling for more protection for them. Unite regional secretary, Peter Kavanagh said: “Each of these deaths is a terrible tragedy and the thoughts of everyone at Unite goes to the families of the bus workers who have died of …
Tag Archives: coronavirus
Lewisham Hospital cleaners still not paid in full despite coronavirus fears
Lewisham Hospital’s cleaners walked out on Thursday, 12th March after an outsourced cleaning contractor repeatedly failed to pay them. A week later, the GMB Trade Union reported that the cleaners still haven’t been paid and the private company ISS blames administrative errors for the crisis. Helen O’Connor the GMB officer said: “For many of these …
Continue reading “Lewisham Hospital cleaners still not paid in full despite coronavirus fears”
Disability Rights and Help the NHS #SaveSocialCare
Disability Groups are concerned that the Coronavirus Bill due to be rushed through parliament in the next few days will cost the country more by putting pressure on the NHS by curtailing community care services for people with disabilities. Fazilet Hadi, Head of Policy, Disability Rights UK said: “Our key concern is that the Bill …
Continue reading “Disability Rights and Help the NHS #SaveSocialCare”
Broadway Theatre joins West End going dark amid coronavirus fears
The Broadway Theatre in Catford has announced that it will close temporarily following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday 16th March that the public “should avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues.” As the lights temporarily go out across The Broadway Theatre we send our thoughts and deepest love to all those affected across …
Continue reading “Broadway Theatre joins West End going dark amid coronavirus fears”