November EC Meeting 2019

Artists Union of England.

Bro Sundum reported:

The stereotype was that artists are either hobbyists of multi millionaires. The reality is that they are workers and there are 17,000 plus artists trying to earn a living from their art.

The union monitors a set of recommended rates of pay.

Many artists teach and run community workshops.

The union has produced a tool kit for casework and representation.

The GFTU will be undertaking admin for the union under a contract.

The union does international work and wants to take art and culture into workplaces and communities.

National House Building Council Staff Association.

Bro Howard reported:

Union successful in equalising maternity and paternity pay.

Pro active work with company on equalities and diversity successful.

Challenging period poverty nad supporting show racism the red card.

Pay negotiations being prepared.

Mental health a significant issue.

Retail Book Association.

Bro Seabrook reported.

Change in company leadership meaning more new relationships to be built.

Work life balance a big iossue for members.

Longer hours at a higher pace were being expected.

Mental Health awareness training was required.

Professional Footballers’ Association.

Bro Williams Reported.

An independent review of the union’s governance was being undertaken.

The Union had been closely involved in the difficulties in Bury and Bolton clubs and done such things as provide loans to members.

Womens football was increasingly represented in the union.

The union assisted members in welfare and education for end of sport life changes etc.

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