by michael | Jul 19, 2019 | News
It’s been a year since the London Renters Union launched as a fighting union that stands up to landlords and estate agents and campaigns to radically transform the housing system. It’s still very early days in the life of the union. We’re still learning and developing...
by michael | Jul 19, 2019 | News
Photo: LRU members Katya and Amina were invited to the round table discussion at which Sadiq made his announcement. Today, London Renters Union is participating in a round table on rent controls held by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Responding to the Mayor’s demand for...
by michael | Jul 5, 2019 | News
Written by Lee, Newham & Leytonstone branchTwo weeks ago one hundred London Renters Union (LRU) members gathered in at Rich Mix in Shoreditch to celebrate, reflect and plan. From the get-go there was a sense of collective joy and pride as renters from across...
by michael | Jun 12, 2019 | News
Coordinating groupThe Coordinating Group ensures the union is working effectively as a whole, overseeing management of staff and financial resources and coordinating between different parts of the union. It is made up of representatives from across the union, and...
by michael | May 30, 2019 | News
On Tuesday our Newham and Leytonstone took action to demand an end to mistreatment of renters in temporary accommodation by Newham Council. Our members spoke powerfully about the failures of the temporary accommodation system.As a result of Tuesday’s action,...
