The whole point of a union is that,
whereas individuals can make little difference of
their own, they are a force to be reckoned with when
they join together. That came over loud and clear
at the AGM.
There were great and at times emotional
contributions from a range of members on serious issues
and more reports will follow in the next few days.
In the meantime thanks again to
stewards for putting thr work in and members for turning
out to ensure our branch can keep going forward.
The Annual General Meeting on 26 February was short of the 200 members needed to have a legal branch AGM. Thanks and apologies to the 160 members who did attend. Please make every effort to attend the meeting on 12 March.
1 February 2015: AGM
2015 Calling Notice, Agenda and 2014 Annual Report
now online (pdf) - Please note the
online version has important updates and corrections
to the printed version including an updated treasurer's
report
Click
here for large print version in Word format
Click here for the Supplementary Agenda with election candidates' biographical details and amendments to motions (pdf)
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PRELIMINARY
NOTICE
A preliminary notice has been sent out to all worklaces on 15 December 2014 (see below or click here for PDF version)
NOMINATIONS FOR BRANCH OFFICER POSITIONS
Noon Wednesday 14 January 2015 (Click here for officer positions)
A form is available by contacting the branch office
MOTIONS AND RULE CHANGES
Noon Friday 16 January 2015
CRECHE: Closing date -
Noon, Wednesday 18 February 2015
AGENDA ISSUED: To be mailed -
The full Annual Report and Agenda will be
published on the website from Monday
2 February 2015. Members can request a
hard copy by emailing the branch office branchoffice@unison-edinburgh.org.uk
or phoning 0131 558 7488
15th December 2014
To: All members of UNISON City of Edinburgh Local Government & Related Sectors Branch
The Annual General Meeting of the branch will be held on 26 February 2015 in the Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
The AGM is the branch's supreme policy
making forum. It will elect the Branch Officers
for 2015, set policy on important issues affecting
all members and can amend rules.
The notice is being issued now to allow members time to consider and submit nominations and motions and to meet deadlines for the agenda and annual report to be printed and circulated at least seven days before the meeting.
MOTIONS/RULE CHANGES
Who can submit them?
How do you submit them?
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They MUST be in writing and include:
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The names of the two members, their membership numbers and signatures (or signatures of Convener and Secretary if from a Shop Stewards Committee).
To ensure time is not wasted, motions must be deemed competent and relevant by the Chair before going on the agenda.
BRANCH OFFICER NOMINATIONS
The same conditions apply with the addition that the candidate's name, workplace and membership number must be included.
Nominations, motions or rule changes MUST arrive at the branch office by the deadline on this calling notice (see above).
This is a very important meeting. Please make every effort to participate.
If anyone needs assistance or advice about submitting issues to the meeting, please feel free to contact the Branch Office.
Yours sincerely
Amanda Kerr
Branch Secretary
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What are the officer
positions?
President: Chairs branch meetings; represents the branch and oversees all its functions.
Chair: Deputises for the President. Oversees day to day running of the branch, especially in service conditions. Chairs Branch Committee.
Vice Chairs(2): At least one must be a woman. Deputises for Chair in meeting chairing role.
Secretary*: Branch organisation, staffing and administration. Oversees policy and all branch officers work. Delegation leader/ spokesperson.
Asst Secretary*: To assist in many of the above tasks.
* One must be a woman.
Treasurer: Keeps the accounts, financial overview, provides budgets, ensures books audited.
Service Conditions Co-ordinator: Oversees all service conditions and negotiations.
Service Conditions Convener: Works in conjunction with the Co-ordinator as well as general negotiation and representation.
Service Conditions Convener (Craft): As above but mainly for Craft conditions.
Service Conditions Officers(5): At least three must be women. Responsible for general representation and negotiation.
Equalities: Co-ordinates equalities strategy. Brings equality perspective to service conditions. Keeps up with legislation.
Health & Safety: Develops plans to improve workplace environment. Oversees health and safety activity. Needs to know legislation.
Communications: Branch magazine, web and social media. Develops media strategy. Ensures members get briefings etc.
Education: Identifies training needs. Develops appropriate courses/training plans.
Young Members: Co-ordinates and campaigns on young member issues, encourages involvement of young members.
Welfare: Builds support for welfare fund. Visits beneficiaries. Advises on benefits.
Membership/ Recruitment: Co-ordinates recruitment. Assists in keeping statistics. Builds services to members.
International Relations: Keeps branch informed of international issues and UNISON policies. Raises members' understanding of international issues as they affect UNISON.
Auditors: To conduct an efficient audit in accordance with NEC principles at least yearly.
Lifelong Learning Officer: To identify and co-ordinate opportunities for members who wish to access further learning.
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