Well, Health Conference was a lovely week. I always enjoy spending time with other activists and conferences are a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know activists from your branch better.
This years health conference came at a key time for the NHS. The Government is continuing its policies of privatisation and marketisation in the name of choice and diversity of supply, while insulting workers with a below inflation pay award (cut) which they have the gal to stage.
There was a great deal of anger expressed on these issues, not least when Government Ministers addressed the conference. It was great to here that UNISON has called a National Demonstration on the 13th October. I will certainly be going and will be working with my branch to mobilise as many people there as possible. I will also be bringing the issue to the West Midlands and National Young Members Forums to discuss what we can do to mobilise young members.
On pay, Conference passed a strong position for industrial action if negotiations with the government fails to deliver an above inflation pay increase for this year, rather than the appalling award equivalent to 1.9%.
Conference was a good opportunity to talk to members about my campaign, though not as many young members as I would like. I was able to speak to some young members at the conference and let them know about ways to get involved in our young members structures.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Ballot Now Open
Ballot papers have started to arrive at members homes from today (I got mine this morning). I'm really happy with my election address and my nominations (both published here today). It's really important that all activists are talking to their members (especially young ones) about voting and the NEC.
I'm sending out materials for people to use with young members to get them to vote for me in the upcoming election. I hope that as many young members as possible get enough information get to vote on an informed basis. If you would like copies of my election material please e-mail me at jmanthony@hotmail.com
I'm sending out materials for people to use with young members to get them to vote for me in the upcoming election. I hope that as many young members as possible get enough information get to vote on an informed basis. If you would like copies of my election material please e-mail me at jmanthony@hotmail.com
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