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LRU Core Training – October 5th
A training day for new members of the London Renters Union
11 reasons we’re proud of our first year
From taking on landlords to winning big policy change, we’re pretty excited about what we’ve achieved so far.
Mayor of London calls for powers to introduce rent controls
The Coordinating Group ensures the union is working effectively as a whole
What a beautiful day! First LRU all member assembly a massive success
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...
Coordinating group and returning officer elections
The Coordinating Group ensures the union is working effectively as a whole
Temporary accommodation renters take action for justice
Our action secured a meeting with senior managers and politicians at Newham council
VIDEO: What ITV didn’t tell you about Mary…
ITV told the story of how LRU member Mary was a victim of benefit discrimination. They didn’t tell you how she fought with our union and won.
Building Power: London Renters Union all member assembly
To celebrate having more than 1,300 members and all that we’ve achieved together so far, we’re holding our first all-member assembly on Saturday 22nd June at Rich Mix!
We’re hiring a staff supervisor
The London Renters’ Union are looking for someone to do 1 paid day a month (7.5 hours) of Staff Supervision. Rate of pay: £110 per day. Role:The Supervisor will be responsible for meeting workers in person at least once a month, for a face to face meeting...
Sustained collective action pays off big time for Mary!
After a year of organising, Mary and the LRU have secured ALL of the money that Mary was owed, even when the law was on the side of the estate agents that had pressured her out of it.
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