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This BGCM instructs the Executive Committee to
A commission support and research from our associated academics on this
important issue.
B seek input by way of a survey of Napo members working in CAFCASS
C seek an urgent approach from the legal professions and Women’s Aid with a
view to assisting the GFTU in aiming to influence the outcomes of the review
through Parliament.
Probation reform and public safety
1 This BGCM is dismayed at the state of the Probation Service in England
and Wales and the serious risk to public safety following the disastrous
part-privatisation of the service under the Transforming Rehabilitation
programme. An increase in serious further offences, and a number of other
shortcomings have been highlighted in successive reports by Her Majesty’s
Inspectorate of Probation. This position is not tenable, public safety is at risk
and with further reforms planned in the 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.
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
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.
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.
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 health issues. Musicians, actors and
other performers regularly face antisocial hours, loneliness, worries about
Motion 5 continued
Motion 6
NAPO
Motion 7
Bakers Food and Allied
Workers Union
Motion 8
Bakers Food and Allied
Workers Union
Motion 9
Musicians Union