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forthcoming Offender Management Review and Offender Management in Custody reviews Napo is
fearful that we do not need further change on a whim and prior to testing.
2
This BCGM asks that the GFTU Executive Committee is instructed to:
A
invite our associated academics to undertake research into the impact of the reforms,
including the alarming increases in the number of serious further offences that have occurred within
certain Community Rehabilitation Companies.
B
if appropriate, put pressure on the justice sector to properly research and come up with
alternatives to reduce the risk to the public
Motion 6
Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union
Attacks on pay
1
That this conference agrees to lobby government, the Labour Party and TUC to stop the
abuse of workers pay, terms and conditions to compensate for the implementation of the so
called living wage. Cuts to overtime, Bank holiday and premium payments are becoming the
norm and driving many thousands of workers to the brink of poverty.
Motion 7
Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union
US Campaign for living wage, $15 per hour
1
That this conference congratulates those Cities and States in USA, who have ratified a $15
per hour wage. We further salute the 100000's of low paid workers who have risked their
liberty by taking strike action against serial pay abusers like McDonalds etc. Their fight has
been a fantastic example of what can be achieved when workers stand together and has
become a global campaign against low pay in the fast food industry, which the BFAWU are
proud to support.
Motion 9
Musicians Union
Performers and Mental Health
1
A 2014 survey by Help Musicians UK revealed the high levels of mental health problems
within the musician community. Of those surveyed, 67% had, on occasion, suffered from
depression or other psychological problems, 75% had experienced performance anxiety and
62% had experienced relationship difficulties.
2
There has recently been an increased awareness of mental health within the creative
industries and this is something that the entertainment unions’ welcome, since the unusual
nature of a performer’s working life can make them more vulnerable to certain mental