November EC Meeting 2019

Doctors are in fact badly treated and there is a lot bullying and prevalent mental health issues. The union would like to provide a counselling service for members. The Union had a female President and Chair. It was noted that the majority of hospital doctors are womens.

There were considerable issues about pension cuts and workload.

National House Building Council Staff Association.

Bro. Howard reported:

The union had a good collective bargaining and facilities arrangement with the employer.

The union was seeking to look outwards and professionalise and engage more with the wider trade union movement.

The Win win services looked attractive and would be considered carefully.

The General Secretary Bro Howard was not full time but on 50% release for union work with an Executive of four.

Retail Book Association.

Bro. Sweatman reported:

The Union had decided to reaffiliate after a few years of some financial difficulty.

The union was mainly organised in WH Smiths which is growing.

The including of post offices in some Branches was leading to tensions with CWU in some areas.

The union was looking forward to taking up more GFTU training and using Quorn facilities.

There were members outside Smiths in some retailers.

National Association of Probation Officers.

Bro. Lawrence reported.

The union’s victory in returning key probation services back into the public sector following the failure of the privatising agenda would be followed through until all services were returned.

Society of Union Employees

Sis. Keig reported:

Continuing work to grow the membership inside UNISON’s staff were reported and the need to use GFTU Training facilities around the country.

Pharmicists Defence Association

Bro Day reported:

The first national representatives within Boots had been organised and their first training was held at Quorn with GFTU assistance.

A diversity network was being created also.

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