Campaigning
CWU dispute - The local CWU branch has recommended that its members
vote against the settlement with Royal Mail.
Alderman Blaxill & TLA - Academy School - NUT are holding
a meeting on 27.11.07 and will be looking for support. Further details
TBA.
Cllr Dave Harris gave a report on the 2 briefings he had attended
as governor of TLA and as a councillor.
Alternative Oyster Feast
See the report from Cilr Dave Harris. Which was accepted by delegates.
Secretary's Report
The secretary was concerned over the low level of attendance at Trades
Council meetings.
He had attended the TUC Poverty Conference on 17.10.07 as he has an
interest in associated topics. A report will go on the website in
due course.
With regards to the website - Bob Lambert would welcome items
for inclusion on the website.
Noted- letter from TUC re the TUC Womens Conference 12.03.08
- 14.03.08 in Eastbourne
Trades Councils are able to send an observer. Expenses would have
to be met locally.
Any expressions of interest ?
FInance
Agreed to continue sponsorship through "The Children of Swaziland"
Several other finance items were held over.
TUC Development Grant - Had been received.As previously agreed
the £300 grant would be used to support the Fair Pensions for
all Campaign/Alternative Oyster Feast by producing mugs with our logo
and the legend "Fair Pensions For All" - Sufficient should
be available to give to guests at next years Alternative Oyster Feast
and surplus mugs would be used to raise funds for the event.
Delegates Reports
Chris Burrow- reporting on behalf of PCS in DWP spoke on a
ballot over pay offer, the scourge of outsourcing and elimination
of local switchboard in Jobcentres. It is expected the local switchboard
operator will be given notice this week.
Bob Lambert - Unite/Amicus - Colchester Central - Spoke on
the NEC elections for the union and efforts to nominate/elect a left
wing candidate.
The next meeting will be Thursday
December 13th 2007 at the ODD ONE OUT.
