Minutes

Draft Minutes February 2009

 

West Midlands County Association of Trades Union Councils (WMCATUC)

Minutes of a Delegate Meeting held 21st February 2009 at the Unite Office, West Bromwich.

 

 

 

1. Apologies.

Maggie Ryan, Colin Fitzer, Stuart Richardson Birmingham TUC

Christine Oddy Coventry TUC

Walsall TUC

Bob Evans, Marg Harrison Wednesbury TUC

 Wolverhampton TUC

 

2. Minutes.

Minutes of the 24th January 2009 meeting agreed as a true record.

 

3. Matters Arising.

5.1 – Dudley – officers decided, AGM to follow to formally establish Dudley TUC.

5.2 - TUCJCC – fates of last year’s motions & action taken since.

 

4. Attendance.

Birmingham: Yvonne Washbourne David Hughes

Coventry: Stephen Hart, John Swift, Mary Simpson

Walsall:  Mark Fellows, Dorothy Heath. George Masson

Wolverhampton:  Marie Taylor, Nick Kelleher

 

Guest speaker Doug Jewell West Midlands Asbestos Support Group

 

Doug explained the reasons why the group was formed and what it does. As well as campaigning to prevent the future use of asbestos in the UK & abroad, getting councils to identify buildings with asbestos in them, they also offer help and support to people affected by asbestos to fill forms in and make their last days a bit better.

 

It is very difficult to find Insurance Companies to compensate victims of cancer, there needs to be an Insurer of Last Resort. Asbestos support needs to be kept in the public domain and the TU movement is vital to help with this. At present there is no public funding into Mesothelioma, need to keep campaigning to request government funding.

 

Trades Councils can write to their councils asking what action they are taking to identify asbestos in their buildings.

 

A donation of £25 was made to the group.

 

 

 

 

5. Reports.

 

5.1. Secretary & Treasurers report.

The Secretary gave a commitment to re-launch the website as the present one was out of date and expensive to host with the present company.

 

The up to date accounts were circulated. Balance £627.35 credit

 

5.2 TUCJCC.

Next meeting 16.3.09

 

5.3. Trades Union Councils.

 

Birmingham.

Minutes circulated in the correspondence. 9th May Anti-Homophobia day, to link in with the June election campaign.

 

Coventry

John gave an update on recent activity including a public meeting attended by 2 ladies from the Ballymurphy 11, other demonstrations in support of the CYWU and against the war in Gaza.

 

Walsall

AGM has taken place.

 

Wolverhampton.

Continue to be active against the BNP, there is a major demonstration in Bilston in support of the postal service and in London on April 25th. The Workers Beer Co is looking for volunteers for this year festivals.

 

5.4 Other Reports.

It was agreed to put reports on the TUC EC on our agenda for future meetings.

 

6. Correspondence.

International Women’s Day 14th March

RTUC AGM 28th February, a view was taken to support Andrew Lloyd for chair & Vera Kelsey for vice chair

Next RTUC Meetings 27.6.09 & 7.11.09

 

 

 

 

7. Delegate Nominations.

The three delegates elected to attend this years Trades Council Conference are:-

Maggie Ryan, Mary Simpson & Yvonne Washbourne.

 

In view of the financial cost involved it was agreed that Birmingham TUC would be asked to cover the costs of two delegates and the CATUC would pay the costs of the third delegate. Wash will raise this with BTUC.

 

8. Resolutions. 

From CTUC on the Economic Crisis – passed without debate. 1 abstention – Steve Hart, CTUC

From BTUC on the implementation of Trades Council Conference by the TUCJCC. Amended and passed.

 

Copies of both motions attached

 

8. Dates and Venues of next Meetings.

3rd October 2009 Unite Office, Terry Duffy House, West Bromwich

 

9. Any Other Business.

 

 

Stephen Hart                                                   Nick Kelleher

Secretary WMCATUC                                     Chair WMCATUC

 

 

 

 

Dated

 

 

Minutes February 2009

West Midlands County Association of Trades Union Councils (WMCATUC)

Minutes of a Delegate Meeting held 24th January 2009 at the Unite Office, West Bromwich. Chair George Hickman 1. Apologies.Maggie Ryan, Colin Fitzer, Stuart Richardson Birmingham TUCChristine Oddy Coventry TUCGeorge Mason Walsall TUCBob Evans, Marg Harrison Wednesbury TUCNick Kelleher, Bob Deacon Wolverhampton TUC 2. Minutes.Minutes of the October 2008 meeting agreed as a true record. 3. Matters Arising.None 4. Attendance.Birmingham: Yvonne Washbourne David HughesCoventry: Stephen Hart, John Swift, Mary Simpson Sandwell: Paul Taylor, George HickmanWalsall:  Mark Fellows, Dorothy Heath.Wolverhampton:  Marie TaylorAlan Wilkins BPTUAA Guest Speaker Guest Speaker      Alan Wilkins – BP&TUAA Alan explained that the BP&TUAA was the oldest pensioners campaigning group in the country and was based on the trade unions, unlike other groups, and was formed by former union leaders. Alan gave a full account of how today’s pension came to be and how it was calculated by the government. A short question and answer session then followed. Thursday February 19th at 10.30am Jerry Hicks Unite GS Election candidate speaking at The Council House Coventry. April 1st Midday, Speakers Corner, Coventry, opposite the Council House – Action in support of a liveable state pension Alan mentioned the Burston Strike School Rally on the 6th September and that a coach goes from Coventry each year. Also, on April 1st it’s the 95th anniversary of the strike with guest speaker Jane Nellist, NUT. 7.00pm, food, tel 02476 502429 Thursday October 1st Older Persons Day. St Mary’s Guildhall Coventry   The meeting agreed to donate £50.00 to the West Midlands BP&TUAA which is run through Coventry BP&TUAA. 5. Reports. 5.1. Secretary & Treasurers report.Letter received from David Bainbridge confirming the closure of Stourbridge TUC. Agreed to write to David thanking him for his contribution to the County Association and Stourbridge TUC over the years and requesting details of any contacts in the area that can be passed on to Dudley TUC. Also asking if any surplus funds can come to the CATUC. Marie Taylor will be attending a meeting on the 3rd February regarding the formation of Dudley TUC. Verbal report given to the meeting.  The present balance is £670.35 credit. We have expenses from today’s meeting and donations to keep the NHS Public & Public Services not Private Profit to pay out. 5.2 TUCJCC.Dorothy reported on the last meeting which considered the motion to congress from the Trades Council Annual Conference. It may be that the Fraternal/Sororal delegate moves the motion on behalf of the Trades Councils. A question was raised as to what action was being taken regarding last years motion. Dorothy to take forward & report back.  5.3. Trades Union Councils. Birmingham. Report on recent activity including the PCS pay campaign, Blood Service This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it campaign, Protest over Israel and Palestine, Public Sector campaign, Climate Change, May Day 2nd May – Jeremy Dear & Claire Short confirmed. CoventryDelegate report on recent activity including CWU EDM, the motor industry, Coventry CC and rally’s taking place on the 14th Feb. – CYWU & Defending Public Services.  Wolverhampton.Recent AGM, WMD & May Day, 1st May , events being planned, Holocaust Memorial Day events, Wolverhampton Council planning job cuts, around 400. Also 26 Youth Workers to be made redundant. Protest over Israel & Palest  5.4 Other Reports.Agreed to put the Midlands TUC EC meetings on our agenda as we have delegates attending those meetings and a report would be useful. Searchlight is putting paid workers into areas to help prepare for the European elections this to campaign against the BNP. International Women’s Day 14.32009Homophobia Day of Action ( Sorry if that not the correct title) 9.5.2009 6. Correspondence.Item 1 – Birmingham & Sandwell registered with the TUC.Item 2 – Letter to be sent to David Bainbridge.Item 3 – Mark Fellows confirmed that following the successful union & public campaign the plans to close many stations and reduce services had been dramatically reduced. Halesowen & Cradle were still under threat of closure. Dave Whatton, FBU, will keep us informed of future developments. 7. Delegate Nominations.Trades Council Conference May 29/30/31 Eastbourne.Nominations for:- Maggie Ryan, Mary Simpson & Yvonne Washbourne. Motions have to be in by the 2nd March. Agreed to hold our next meeting on the 21st February to discuss any motions and consider delegates to conference. 8. Resolutions.  None 8. Dates and Venues of next Meetings.21st February 2009 Unite Office, Terry Duffy House, West Bromwich 9. Any Other Business.Request for support of an online petition for youth workers in Wolverhampton. To be emailed to all delegates. www.wolvescywuunite.co.uk   Stephen Hart                                                   Nick KelleherSecretary WMCATUC                                     Chair WMCATUC Dated  

Meeting Dates

Meeting Dates

30th January 2010 TGWU Office 211 Broad Street, Birmingham 10.00am - Noon

Please contact the CATUC secretary for upto date details.

Minutes of a Delegate Meeting held 24th January 2009

West Midlands County Association of Trades Union Councils (WMCATUC)
Minutes of a Delegate Meeting held 24th January 2009 at the Unite Office, West Bromwich.

Chair George Hickman

1. Apologies.
Maggie Ryan, Colin Fitzer, Stuart Richardson Birmingham TUC
Christine Oddy Coventry TUC
George Mason Walsall TUC
Bob Evans, Marg Harrison Wednesbury TUC
Nick Kelleher, Bob Deacon Wolverhampton TUC

2. Minutes.
Minutes of the October 2008 meeting agreed as a true record.

3. Matters Arising.
None

4. Attendance.
Birmingham: Yvonne Washbourne David Hughes
Coventry: Stephen Hart, John Swift, Mary Simpson
Sandwell: Paul Taylor, George Hickman
Walsall:  Mark Fellows, Dorothy Heath.
Wolverhampton:  Marie Taylor
Alan Wilkins BPTUAA Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker      Alan Wilkins – BP&TUAA

Alan explained that the BP&TUAA was the oldest pensioners campaigning group in the country and was based on the trade unions, unlike other groups, and was formed by former union leaders.

Alan gave a full account of how today’s pension came to be and how it was calculated by the government. A short question and answer session then followed.

Thursday February 19th at 10.30am Jerry Hicks Unite GS Election candidate speaking at The Council House Coventry.

April 1st Midday, Speakers Corner, Coventry, opposite the Council House – Action in support of a liveable state pension

Alan mentioned the Burston Strike School Rally on the 6th September and that a coach goes from Coventry each year. Also, on April 1st it’s the 95th anniversary of the strike with guest speaker Jane Nellist, NUT. 7.00pm, food, tel 02476 502429

Thursday October 1st Older Persons Day. St Mary’s Guildhall Coventry 

The meeting agreed to donate £50.00 to the West Midlands BP&TUAA which is run through Coventry BP&TUAA.

5. Reports.

5.1. Secretary & Treasurers report.
Letter received from David Bainbridge confirming the closure of Stourbridge TUC. Agreed to write to David thanking him for his contribution to the County Association and Stourbridge TUC over the years and requesting details of any contacts in the area that can be passed on to Dudley TUC. Also asking if any surplus funds can come to the CATUC.

Marie Taylor will be attending a meeting on the 3rd February regarding the formation of Dudley TUC.

Verbal report given to the meeting.  The present balance is £670.35 credit. We have expenses from today’s meeting and donations to keep the NHS Public & Public Services not Private Profit to pay out.

5.2 TUCJCC.
Dorothy reported on the last meeting which considered the motion to congress from the Trades Council Annual Conference. It may be that the Fraternal/Sororal delegate moves the motion on behalf of the Trades Councils.

A question was raised as to what action was being taken regarding last years motion. Dorothy to take forward & report back.


5.3. Trades Union Councils.

Birmingham.
Report on recent activity including the PCS pay campaign, Blood Service This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it campaign, Protest over Israel and Palestine, Public Sector campaign, Climate Change, May Day 2nd May – Jeremy Dear & Claire Short confirmed.
 
Coventry
Delegate report on recent activity including CWU EDM, the motor industry, Coventry CC and rally’s taking place on the 14th Feb. – CYWU & Defending Public Services.


Wolverhampton.
Recent AGM, WMD & May Day, 1st May , events being planned, Holocaust Memorial Day events, Wolverhampton Council planning job cuts, around 400. Also 26 Youth Workers to be made redundant. Protest over Israel & Palest


5.4 Other Reports.
Agreed to put the Midlands TUC EC meetings on our agenda as we have delegates attending those meetings and a report would be useful.

Searchlight is putting paid workers into areas to help prepare for the European elections this to campaign against the BNP.

International Women’s Day 14.32009
Homophobia Day of Action ( Sorry if that not the correct title) 9.5.2009

6. Correspondence.
Item 1 – Birmingham & Sandwell registered with the TUC.
Item 2 – Letter to be sent to David Bainbridge.
Item 3 – Mark Fellows confirmed that following the successful union & public campaign the plans to close many stations and reduce services had been dramatically reduced. Halesowen & Cradle were still under threat of closure. Dave Whatton, FBU, will keep us informed of future developments.

7. Delegate Nominations.
Trades Council Conference May 29/30/31 Eastbourne.
Nominations for:- Maggie Ryan, Mary Simpson & Yvonne Washbourne.
Motions have to be in by the 2nd March. Agreed to hold our next meeting on the 21st February to discuss any motions and consider delegates to conference.

8. Resolutions. 
None

8. Dates and Venues of next Meetings.
21st February 2009 Unite Office, Terry Duffy House, West Bromwich

9. Any Other Business.
Request for support of an online petition for youth workers in Wolverhampton. To be emailed to all delegates. www.wolvescywuunite.co.uk 

Stephen Hart                                                   Nick Kelleher
Secretary WMCATUC                                     Chair WMCATUC

Dated

Minutes October 2008

West Midlands County Association of Trades Union Councils (WMCATUC)Minutes of a Delegate Meeting held 4th October 2008 at the Unite Office, West Bromwich.      1. Apologies.Yvonne Washbourne, David Hughes Birmingham TUCChristine Oddy Coventry TUCDorothy Heath, George Mason Walsall TUCBob Evans, Marg Harrison Wednesbury TUC Jim Warner was introduced to the meeting. A group of trade unionists in Dudley want to re-establish Dudley TUC. The meeting agreed to apply for a development grant of up to £300 if needed and to provide finance from County funds if required. John Swift also reported that there were plans to start a Nuneaton & Bedworth trade’s council in order to help fight the BNP in that area.  2. Minutes.Minutes of the agreed as a true record.Correspondence item 13 LGB&T Conference 2008. Bob will give a verbal report under reports. 3. Matters Arising.None 4. Attendance.Birmingham: Maggie Ryan, Colin FitzerCoventry: Stephen Hart, John Swift, Mary Simpson Sandwell: Paul TaylorWalsall:  Mark FellowsWolverhampton: Bob Deacon, Nick Kelleher, Marie TaylorDudley – Jim Warner observing 5. Reports. 5.1. Secretary.Treasurers report.Written report circulated at the meeting.  5.2 TUCJCC.Dorothy had phoned to say that Birmingham was not registered with the TUC. Colin said that he believed they had registered and would check with the secretary. The registration forms are only sent out centrally once and no reminders are sent. This might be something that the TUCJCC committee could kook into. Nick has copies if any council needs a new form.    5.3. Trades Union Councils. Birmingham. CoventryWolverhampton..Full reports were given by delegates from these trades councils on recent activities. 5.4 Other Reports.A discussion took place about the Anti BNP rally in Codner and whether it was successful or not. Various groups were all trying to control the event causing organisational problems. Trades Council Conference 2008 – We are still waiting for a written report back from Yvonne Washbourne who attended on behalf of the County. Trade Union Congress 2008 – Motion 87 was passed allowing a motion (s) to go forward from our Annual Trades Council Conference to Congress 2009 and thereafter. Letter to go to TUCJCC to request details of procedure and a letter of thanks to Bob Crow RMT for moving this motion. 6. Correspondence.Agreed to make a donation of £25.00 to Asbestos Support West Midlands and to request dates of future meetings and invite a speaker to a future meeting – January?Agreed to affiliate to the British Pensioners & Trade Union Action Association £20.00West Midlands Fire & Rescue – online petition to keep open Sedgley Fire Station. Recommended support and for individuals to sign the petition. 7. Resolutions.  None 8. Dates and Venues of next Meetings.AGM 6th December 2008 10- noon West Bromwich Unite Office. 9. Any Other Business.. Stephen Hart                                                   Nick KelleherSecretary WMCATUC                                     Chair WMCATUCDated

 

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