EC Meeting July 2017

Gibraltar General & Clerical Association – Rules & Constitution

PART 1 - NAME & OBJECTS

NAME

1.1 The Union shall be called the Gibraltar General & Clerical Association (GGCA) and is the registered Trade Union under the Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act (1947). Its registered office shall be 7 Hargrave’s Ramp, Gibraltar, or such other place in Gibraltar as the GGCA Executive Committee may determine from time to time.

OBJECTS

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The objects of the Union shall he:

(1) to protect, represent, promote and unite, the interests of members, their dependants and the dependants of deceased members;

(2) to maintain and improve the conditions of employment of members and the relationships between them and their employers;

(3) to promote the advancement and efficiency of industries and organisations where members are employed;

(4) to maintain and improve the status of all members represented by the Union;

(5) to promote equal opportunities for all members within the Union and within their employment irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or religion;

(6) to promote educational and social activities relevant to the interest of the membership;

(7) to co-operate with, support (financially or otherwise), or participate in the work of, other bodies whose objects or activities seem to the Union likely to advance, directly or indirectly, the interests of members of the Union;

(8) to recruit and retain in membership all eligible persons in order to ensure that the Union is fully representative.

1.3 Without prejudice to any other provision of these Rules the Union may in furtherance of the objects:

(1) collect and receive subscriptions, contributions and other payments from or in respect of members;

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