We welcomed Michael Powell from NUJ North Essex and
Labour PPC for Colchester.
Campaigning
CWU dispute - we are in regular contact with CWU Colchester.
Alderman Blaxill/ TLA - Academy school plans. Discussion on
the issues. NUT plan a further meeting on the topic.
TU/Labour Resource Centre - ongoing
NUJ Campaign - " Stand Up For Journalism" day -
Monday 05.11.07
Michael Powell spoke on the local plans for the day.
Lunch-time "demo" on North Hill.
Evening music event at the Hole in the Wall - Colchester
For details on the National campaign - see
www.standupforjournalism.org.uk
National Demonstration in Support of NHS London - Saturday
03.11.07
March & Rally - Transport being arranged from Colchester
- Contact Mary Russell maeryrussell224@btinternet.com
Secretary's Report
Correspondence.
Advised delegates of the National Shop Stewards Network -
London & SE conference - Sunday 21.10.07. Stop the War Conference
- London 01.12.07
The Signpost Resource Centre for the unemployed, at Wilson
Marriage was threatened by the county councils plans for the building.
The secretary will follow up on this.
Finance
Main a/c - all affiliations received for this year. Budget
for 2008 will be looked at.
The Sub Committee A/c - is well funded to meet the cost of
the Alternative Oyster Feast. Thanks to all those branches who made
donations.
A TUC grant - had been applied for to provide pensions campaign
"mugs" for use at the Alternative Oyster Feast.
Alternative Oyster Feast - Friday October 26th 2007. Cllr Dave
Harris and the secretary, had the event in hand. The issue now was
to ensure there were helpers on the day to transport guests and act
as hosts. Raffle & Bingo Prizes - would be appreciate
Chris Burrow
Secretary
Colchester Trades Union Council
