Campaiging
CWU Dispute- The meeting expressed full support to CWU in the dipsute
with Royal Mail.
Withdrawal oF Firstbus Services to Brightlingsea - The secretary was
fully supported in his efforts to protect the interests of workers
who use bus services from Brightlingsea.
Foundation Trust Hospital Status for Essex Rivers NHS Trust - Mary
Russell explained the background to the issue. Proposal that Mary
arranges for a leaflet to be produced and distributed, was agreed.
Alderman Blaxill School - Closure/merger with Thomas Lord Audley &
Academy Status
Discussion took place on the issue. Concern was expressed over the
proposals for closure.
Colchester TUC would support a public meeting with NUT,on Academy
Schools.
Brightlingsea Free Music Festival - Satruday July 28th 2007
We can have a stall at this event. We want to promote trades unions,
meet union members, promote awareness of Trades Councils.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!!!
Can you help us on the day - we aim to be there from noon to about
5pm...........
Can your branch/area office help us with "freebies" etc.please
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NHS Together Campaigm Events
Conference - Cambridge Saturday 8th September
National Demostration - London Saturday 13th October
Secretary's Report
Colchester Borough Council Distribution of Free Printed Matter Order
2007.
Further guidance will be obtained on this matter.
TU Studies Centre Colchester Institute - Awards Ceremony
The secretary, along with Bob Lamber, attened the event. The Trades
Council Award for Special Achievement was awarded to Paul Norris,
who had taken the Certificate in Employment Law and was continuing
on to higher education.
SERTUC Equalities Conference - Monday July 2nd 2007
The Secretary attend this event. A report is on the website
Trades Council Conference
Trades Council Conference 2007 - Newcastle May 19/20th 2007
A report from Peter Norfolk will appear on the website
Finance Report
Current financial situation was discussed by delegates.
A donation to the Essex County Association of TUCs of £50 was
agreed.
Alternative Oyster Feast
Delegates were advised that the event started in 1980! and the appeal
would go out shortly to unions for donations to support the 2007 event.
Delegates Reports
Delegates reported on issues affecting their branches.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEXT MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 13th 2007
WE DO NOT CURRENTLY MEET IN AUGUST
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