EC Meeting May 2018

EC Minutes March 2018

Bro. Nicholls confirmed that several dates had been scheduled for GDPR training and these dates would be circulated.

4. Matters arising from the minutes.

None declared.

5. Approval of the minutes.

These were agreed as a true and accurate record.

6. Around the Unions. Issues for affiliates.

Sis. Easton reported that she had attended a great exhibition of northern musicians working together and discussed the effect of sponsorship with the BA systems campaign and Greggs involvement. Sis. Easton confirmed that Elizabeth Murdoch had been given a place on the arts council.

Sis. Woolley gave an overview and an updated report on the McDonalds campaign.

Bro. Lawrence reported on the challenges against privatisation and was pleased to report it was moving on positively with two parliamentary enquiries currently running. Bro. Lawrence also welcomed the news that the labour party had confirmed commitment to scrapping ‘as and when’ contracts. Richard Berson was to address NEC the following week.

Bro. Travis reported that the challenge against pension discrimination and equality had been launched this week.

Bro. McDiarmid reported on the challenge against the introduction of the global 25% steel tariff and reported on the actions being explored to alleviate the impact of this. Social media support of this campaigned would be appreciated.

7. Union Building Conference reports.

Sis. Woolley gave positive feedback and offered to send her written report that had been previously sent to Bro Nicholls.

Bro. Williams reported that there were good contributions from younger delegates, a good gender balance and a great atmosphere of solidarity during the conference.

Sis. Pattison gave positive feedback and commented there was great enthusiasm throughout the conference and excellent international contributes.

Bro. McGowan reported positive feedback from his delegation. Good venue but commented that there was a lack of bar staff during the evening.

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