Conference 2007

Biennial Conference will be held from 4pm on Tuesday 18 June to 1pm on Thursday 21 June in the Holiday Inn, Armada Way, Plymouth.

This page will hold information about the conference and in particular the motions the branch is proposing/seconding.

Conference business

As part of our work at conference we raise 2 types of motion one type is an amendment to the annual report which is changing policy already set out in the annual report or in rare cases to hold the executive to account  the other type is a proposition which normally seeks to set new policy
This conference We have 2 Amendments to the report and 5 propositions one one of which we felt having such a public record of it would not be a good thing (member contact us if you want to know more)
We will update the site after each vote.

Para D16

should read “Connect should retain the death benefit.”

We felt that retaining the death benefit would be a positive thing and we are opposing the removal.

Para F7
Add to the end of the paragraph “Whilst recognising that the TUC already endorses and supports the campaigns of the International Labour Organisation, it is time to capitalise on the good work done to get public support for Fair Trade in foodstuffs and clothing. To that end the UK trade union movement should increase public awareness of ongoing issues of child labour, unfair recompense, poor health and safety etc. in the wide range of mining, manufacture and agriculture that supports the global economy. The ultimate objective should be to foster a comprehensive Fair Trade stance by all developed countries for the ethical procurement of all raw materials, goods and services, world-wide.”

We feel that expanding on the work done on fair trade with bt by our colleges in bt branches is good thing and need emphasising
B. Propositions

Prop 2

The Executive Council shall encourage the adoption of a comprehensive marketing strategy by the TUC in order to:
- raise public awareness of the trade union movement
- encourage trade union membership where workplace recruitment is difficult 

Prop 3 Redacted.

Prop 4 Activism
The Executive Council is instructed to devise, introduce and operate a process to recognise excellent achievement by individuals or groups within Branches

Prop 6 Activism
Conference instructs the EC to launch a wide ranging examination all possible methods of encouraging a greater degree of activism within the union. This exercise should include but not necessarily be limited to a dialogue with a wide range of voluntary organisations in order to determine what success they have had in fostering greater participation by a representative cross section of age, gender, ethnicity etc.

Prop 7 Recruitment/Membership Benefits
 
The Executive Council shall consider pursuing cases to seek legal precedent where this will be of benefit to the membership and will positively reflect on the union.