End the NHS crisis: support the strikes! Join the march on Saturday 11 March to stand with NHS staff who are taking strike action and send a message to the government to negotiate now! When: 12 noon, Saturday 11 March 2023. Where: Meet opposite Warren Street Tube station, Tottenham Court Road then march to Westminster … Continue reading SOS NHS: national demo on 11 March
Rishi Sunak: start talking to NHS workers!
People in Islington told Rishi Sunak what they want him to do for the NHS as part of a national day of action held on 28 January 2023 to support striking NHS staff. The messages were loud and clear from all over the borough: start talking now to provide fair pay for staff and save … Continue reading Rishi Sunak: start talking to NHS workers!
Supporting striking NHS staff
Members of Islington Keep Our NHS Public (IKONP) joined NHS nurses on picket lines and demonstrations around London in December and January. The strikes, calling for fair pay and better conditions for patients, took place at various NHS trusts. Strikers at St Thomas’s on 15 December 2022 (above) drew huge support from passersby. Nurses at … Continue reading Supporting striking NHS staff
Successful Day of Action!
Islington Keep our NHS Public had a great day on Saturday 26 Feb, joining with others in Unite Community, Islington Pensioners Forum, Caribbean Labour Solidarity and the Trades Council to organise Islington’s contribution to this national day of action calling for immediate emergency funding of £20bn to bring about change in the dire staffing situation … Continue reading Successful Day of Action!
SOS NHS Emergency – Day of Action
On Saturday 26th February, there will be a national day of action in support of the NHS. Please join us to stand up for our fantastic, publicly owned and run, health service. Details are below, and a national leaflet is attached. Islington rises up in support of the NHS. We need £20bn emergency payment to … Continue reading SOS NHS Emergency – Day of Action
NHS Birthday Picnic – Postponed
UPDATE: This event is postponed due to the extension of the Covid 19 restrictions and another date is being planned. Please stay tuned for further updates. Islington and Camden Keep Our NHS Public branches are planning to hold a picnic on Saturday 3rd July to celebrate the NHS 73rd birthday, which is on Monday 5th … Continue reading NHS Birthday Picnic – Postponed
