On a wonderful day, we need to recognise that the work to build on Corbyn's election victory has to start immediately. As a UNISON Branch Secretary, I have just sent the following message to members of my trade union branch, encouraging members to join the Labour Party now in order to be part of the fight which will be led by Jeremy Corbyn, to defeat the Tories and transform our country;
"Jeremy
Corbyn, the candidate supported by UNISON in the election, has today been
elected as Leader of the Labour Party. He won the vote on the first round with
almost 60% support, winning amongst
every category of voter (Party members, affiliated supporters and registered
supporters).
This
excellent result offers the opportunity that the policies which are supported
by UNISON, because they are in the interests of UNISON members, will now be
fought for by the Labour Party. The Labour Party is now led by someone who does
not believe that public service workers like us should pay the price for an
economic crisis caused by the bankers.
However, one
man, however principled, honest and consistent, cannot alone achieve the
political change which is needed. If we want to change our country for the
better it is we ourselves who must engage actively. Politics is far too
important to be left to politicians. If you want to work with Jeremy Corbyn to
achieve the objectives in which UNISON believes I urge you to consider joining
the Labour Party – which you can do easily online at https://join.labour.org.uk/."
I hope that every socialist, every progressive, everyone who wants to see social change, will do the same.
2 comments:
Great result. All lining up in Cornwall behind Jeremy! Keep up the good work Jon.
Stick a link on your blog to join Labour mate! You know it makes sense.
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