Present - Bob Lambert (Chair -
Unite Colchester Central), Chris Burrow
(Secretary PCS DWP Essex), Mike Fletcher (Vice Chair - Unison NEMHT)
Mick Bignall (Unite T & G 1/248) Helen Winrow ( PCS C & E)
Observers - Raph Pigott. Sarah Pigott.
Welcome - All those present were welcomed to the meeting
by Bob Lambert.
Apologies - Jock Brown ( TSSA)
, Keith Blackburn (Unison ECC)
Phil Hood (Unite - Amicus GMB), Pete Norfolk ( Treasurer -Unite 1/608)
Minutes of AGM 2007 - These were
accepted by the meeting
Matters Arising - None
Chair
Report -Bob Lambert spoke on our activities during the year, and the
apparent apathy over issues affecting trade unions. He hoped the coming
year would bring more positive aspects.
Secretary Report - The secretary's
report had already been circulated. He added he was always looking
at avenues to explore to promote Trades Council.
Treasurer Report - Pete Norfolk
- the treasurer had been unable to attend the meeting as he was delayed
in returning from London due to problems on the Colchester line.
However the secretary was in a position to go through the accounts
and explain the Council's financial position
We had endeavoured to spread our funds as widely as we could. We ended
the year with funds in hand.
The Sub Committee Account was also explained. The Treasurer's report
was accepted.
Alternative Oyster Feast - A full report had been given to the November
Meeting of the Council. The secretary worked in close collaboration
with Cllr Dave Harris on this project.
Whilst funding for the event has always been found , extra support
on the day from Trades Council delegates would be appreciated.
Elections - The following were
re-elected en-bloc
Chair - Bob Lambert
Vice Chair - Mike Fletcher
Secretary - Chris Burrow
Treasurer - Peter Norfolk
Proposed by Helen Winrow, Seconded by Mick Bignall. Agreed
Delegates to the Essex Association of TUCs
Chris Burrow, Peter Norfolk, Jock Brown, Mike Fletcher
Proposed by Helen Winrow, seconded by Mick Bignall. Agreed
Delegate to the Trades Union Councils Conference
Peter Norfolk
Proposed by Bob Lambert, seconded by Chris Burrow. Agreed
Nomination to TUCs Joint Consultative Committee
No nomination was made
Affiliation Fee to the Essex Association of Trades Union Councils
£50 Proposed by Bob Lambert, seconded by Chris Burrow. Agreed.
Resolution That this Trades Union Council affiliate to the
Labour Representation Committee, at a cost of £25 Proposed by
Mike Fletcher, seconded by Bob Lambert.
A discussion then followed on the merits of the resolution
The meeting voted to agree to affiliate to the Labour Representation
Committee.
Resolution to the Trades Union Councils Conference
The Trades Councils affiliated to the Essex County Association could
put forward 2 resolutions to the conference. Resolutions would need
to be submitted for discussion at that AGM. It was likely that Chelmsford
TUC would also put forward resolutions.
Discussion followed on topics for the resolution. It was decided to
put a resolution on the need for a major union recruiting campaign
for migrant workers. Peter Norfolk would draft a suitable resolution
for consideration at County Association AGM.
Nomination to South East Region TUC -
From Essex County Association
There were no nominations from the meeting
Nominations to SERTUC Sub Committees -From Essex County
Association
Public Services Committee - Chris Burrow
International Affairs - Mike Fletcher
Disabled TU Network - Helen Winrow
The AGM Concluded at 8.52pm and was followed by a shortened general
meeting
