Wednesday, April 04, 2007

UNISON Royal Borough Backs Workers Memorial Day 28 April


The branch Executive of the Royal Borough of Kingston UNISON supporting "Workers Memorial Day" by proudly wearing their purple "forget-me-not" remembrance ribbons (pictured inside Kingston Guildhall).

Yesterday I attended the Executive meeting to speak them about the workings of the UNISON London region and LGPS Pension Governance. I was there to speak to the branch on behalf of the elected regional lay officers Alan Jaman (Convenor), Gloria Hanson (Deputy Convenor), Lyn Bently (Publicity) and Sarah Lewis (Young Persons Convenor). All of us have been trying to visit as many London branches as possible to listen to members and take note of their concerns.

Beforehand I was at a meeting with branch Secretary Alex Yap and UNISON area organisers Maggie Jones and Jay Williams. They are taking part in a branch development partnership plan (an interest close to my heart!). It was a really interesting meeting. There is a lot the region can do to support branches, recruit and retain members. Organise or die!


Finally, a picture taken of Alex on route to a union meeting. Alex has obvious negotiated a top trade union facilities agreement with the Council!
(picture taken last Sunday). Nothing is too good for the workers.






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