EC Meeting May 2018

EC Minutes March 2018

EC members discussed the finance options to raise extra finances through unions or other loan options.

EC members agreed to write to all affiliated unions with a proposal of investment into the growth of the movement rather than banks with a potential interest rate of 2% giving a two week deadline for interested to be declared.

11. Application for affiliation.

Bro. Nicholls was pleased to report that the union ‘VOICE’ had applied for affiliation to the GFTU. EC members discussed concerns regarding ‘No Strike Action’ policies. No objections were raised.

EC Members agreed to affiliate VOICE.

12. General Secretary’s report.

Bro. Nicholls reported the possible new partnership proposal with for joint working with ‘Shout Out’ project. Bro. Nicholls proposed an initial £10k to sponsor a projects in 3 schools.

EC Members agreed to allocate £10k.

Bro. Nicholls reported that there had been a positive response to the International study visit to Poland.

EC members agreed to extending the deadline for applicants to Wednesday 21 st March and an email would be circulated to inform unions of this.

General Secretary’s report was discussed and approved by EC members.

13. Education Officers Report.

Education Officers’ report was discussed and approved by EC members.

14. Any other business.

Bro. Lawrence reported that the funeral comrade Simeon Andrews would take place on Monday 26th March at 11am at West Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Rd, London SE27 9JU, followed by a wake at The Rosendale, 65 Rosendale Rd, London SE21 8EZ.

The meeting closed 2.12pm

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