EC Meeting Papers January 2019

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Staffing

Interview dates for finance officer and maintenance technician have been set.

Steve James, the Hotel Finance Officer’s departure has been filled by a part time accountant recommended to us by our accountants. Wendy Cheung, Head of Finance’s departure is being covered part time by qualified accountant Andrew Pearson. Recruitment and selection materials are delayed sue to item one above occupying a great deal of my time.

Interviews for the maintenance technician to assist the Site Manager will be held shortly.

I am managing the site manager Michael Liggins. Michael would like the opportunity as and when it arises to address the Executive on climate change issues.

I am line managing the finance team. Supervisions have been held.

One all GFTU staff meeting has been held.

One all Hotel staff meeting has been held.

Detailed interviews with staff about the cyber-attack have been held.

Robert Haithcock, night porter at the hotel has left following a long period of sick leave.

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Other work.

Project 120

Michael Sanders has been working on the history of GFTU Conference on March 30 th in Manchester and a film festival focussing on women trade unionists. A report on latest developments will be given. Dr Andy Hodder has been working on a special edition of Federation Viewpoint. A report will be given.

Chartist writing project.

We have supported this project which is progressing and when complete will provide excellent interest and materials for affiliates.

Nationalise Coalfields Project.

We are partners to this project studying the nationalised coal industry through various means. The next project steering group meeting will be held in Quorn. Interviews have been held with Durham Miners from Easington Colliery.

History of the GFTU Project.

A report from Edda Nicolson is awaited on her PhD research. An exhibition of the GFTU’s history will be held at Northern College.

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