EC Meeting July 2022

EC Minutes 11 th May 2022

Minutes were adopted as a true and accurate record.

8. General Secretary’s Report.

Doug Nicholls was pleased to report that productive monthly meetings were being held by community and organisations.

Doug Nicholls and a colleague from Community were addressed at the Scottish Social Enterprise network in April and this was a very positive exchange with much common ground with organisations being found and a real interest by community organisations in working with trade unions more.

The book on this area of work was advancing well with several chapters already complete.

The Co Op society also joined this meeting and their contribution on community profiling was very well received. It is a useful tool for trade unionists also.

One organisation had requested affiliation however this would be explored following the GFTU status and any rule changes that may be necessary.

A special performance by the artists who made the Working River CD was given at the London Docklands museum and over 200 people attended.

Yes yes USC was also a successful event at Quorn.

John McGowan shared that the high cost of a particular course had been off putting. Doug Nicholls explained that some courses were free however not all, including some leadership courses, costing would be looked at again in the future.

Doug Nicholls proposed to continue to support international visits.

A full report of the Imrali visit would be circulated to EC members once finalised.

8. Any other Business.

Doug Nicholls had been in discussions with Dave Ward CWU and encouraged the promotion and attendance of affiliates standing together for the campaign around A new deal for workers. We deserve better enough is enough.

The TUC have agreed to the event which would take place in London June 18 th in London. TUC Rally June 18 th 2022 in London.

CWU were currently processing balloting on pay along with several other unions.

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