EC Meeting Papers January 2020

Union Building Conference – a new deal for workers

1

Friday 21st February

The future of the economy, labour market, workforce, employment relations and collective bargaining.

1.00pm Introduction

Oshor Williams, President GFTU 4 minutes

Doug Nicholls, General Secretary GFTU 4 minutes

Keynotes:

Larry Elliott or Grace Blakely 15 minutes

Dave Ward 15 minutes

Discussion 20 minutes

2.00pm Workshops

Effective campaigning today

Supporting mental health issues from a union perspective

The new deal for workers agenda

5.00pm Plenary

6.30pm Evening Meal

Entertainments with Maddy Carty?.

Socialising

Saturday 22 nd February

2

Growing the next generation of union leaders.

9.00am Introduction

Garry Elliott/Danny? Developing young members a case study. 15 minutes.

A European speaker ?. 15 minutes.

Discussion 20 minutes

9.45am Workshops:

Members into activists.

Effective action today, industrial action, campaigning, or influencing?