EC Meeting Papers January 2020

EC Minutes 29 November 2019

PFA – Bro. Williams. Professional Footballers Association represents footballers with over 4000 members however all former members are still able to access assistance. ‘Once a member always a member’. Current issue are gaining female members within women’s super league and super league 2, the representation of stake holder, bodies and women, and are still sadly tackling racism within the industry.

8. The Situation in Bolivia – Manuel Bueno Del Carpio

Bro. Manuel Bueno Del Carpio gave an overview and report on the current situation and the struggles of the recent civil unrest and anti-government protests within the country Bolivia

Questions were welcomed from Bro. Bueno Del Carpio throughout the evening.

9. The Durham Marras – Bro Davey Anderson.

Bro. Anderson gave a presentation giving his personal background and the history of The Durham Miners' Gala which is the world's greatest celebration of community values and wo rking-class culture. For more than a century it was paid for by the working miners of the Durham Coalfield. Today, it was funded by the Marras, who make contributions throughout the year. Without the Marras, the Gala would not happen. The growth of the Gala over recent years was driving up the costs of hosting the free event and donations from the GFTU and their affiliates were welcomed. Bro. Williams encouraged EC members to visit the Durham Miners Gala and proposed to circulate information to GFTU affiliates for discussions within their own organisations.

10. The Durham Gala and Redhills Appeal. – Bro Ross Forbes.

Bro. Forbes gave a power point presentation on ‘The Durham Miners’ Association history and their campaign to raise £5 million through donations and grant aid, to ensure the future of the Miners’ Hall which is a vital centre of education, heritage, and culture.

Bro. Williams stated that consideration for both appeals would take place during January’s EC meeting.

11. Quorn Grange Hotel. New Build.

Bro. Nicholls reported that the new build would be completed by Monday 2 nd December £89k penalties had been occurred by the contractors due to their delays.

12. General Secretary’s Report.

Bro. Nicholls reported that three cybercrime training days would be taking place at Quorn and ran by Leicestershire police.

Sis. Ford reported on behalf of Bro. Johnston that the new apprenticeship would be promoted at various dates in the new year including 8 th January 2020.

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