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We’re hiring 2 roles for our Participatory Action Research Project!
We’re hiring 2 new roles to support Our Homes: A Renters Research Project, an exciting new union-wide participatory action research project! We are looking for an external research facilitator and a member research facilitator (both job descriptions below).
Redbridge Council to back End Section 21 campaign?
London Renters Union (LRU) await the decision of Redbridge Council as to whether they are committed to supporting the campaign to End Section 21. This motion was sent to them by a member of the Renters Union and is expected to pass tomorrow evening, Thursday 21st...
Mary’s battle against DSS discrimination: the story so far
Advance Estates discriminate against renters on benefits. Support Mary to take them on and get back the thousands of pounds they owe her!
THERE IS POWER IN A UNION! Yes DSS! Scrap Right to Rent!
Another victory! Natwest have announced that they are scrapping the discriminatory clause in their buy-to-let mortgages that prevents landlords from renting to people claiming housing benefit. Yes to DSS!
FREE TRAINING: How we can defend our rights together! (3 March 2019)
We’re running a fun and relaxed member support training for all Newham & Leytonstone branch members on Sunday 3rd March, 12.30pm – 4pm @ Old Manor Park Library 🌈
Mayor of Lewisham commits council to tackling Eros House safety and heating issues
Replying to the letter handed in at the November action, the Mayor stated his expectation that all Lewisham residents have safe and secure accommodation
London Renters Union community solidarity workshop
Has your landlord ever treated you unfairly? Do you want to learn how collective action can help renters to win better conditions?
NatWest branches shut down over discrimination against renters on benefits
Renter unions successfully shut down NatWest branches across the country this Saturday over discrimination against renters claiming housing benefit
December 1st – LRU Members Training Day
A training day for new members of the London Renters Union
Is Lewisham council happy to leave Eros House residents in the cold over the winter?
Lewisham council has responded positively to our protest but has also said it now wants to set up its own renters union
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