December 2011

Secretary’s Report  

Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC  December 2011               

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Pensions strike

2,000 people, the biggest rally and demonstration in Wolverhampton in living memory.

A testament to the work of the unions involved in the trades union council. This trades union council has shown once again that the power of a collective is greater that it’s constituent parts.

 

2012 affiliation forms have been sent to branch secretaries – please return asap.

 

Leafleting of public took place before in Bilston High St, Wednesfield High St, and twice at railway & bus stations. 10,000 rally leaflets distributed. Theatre production and stall.

Appeal for costs towards the Express & Star adverts placed on behalf of the unions. £4,084 spent; donations received from NUT,UCU (College), UCU(University), UNISON(University), UNISON (General) with  PCS(West Mercia), UCATT & WB&DTUC pending.

See videos of rally on www.wolvestuc.org.uk unless you work for council as they blocked access!

 

Rob Johnston new Midlands TUC Secretary to speak at our December 15th meeting

Our AGM will be held on Thursday 19^th January 2012

 

TUC courses at Wolverhampton college Contact   mikee@shrewsbury.ac.uk     01743 342531

 or Trade Union Studies at Shrewsbury College, London Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6PR

UNION REPRESENTATIVES STAGE 1                  10 x Tuesdays       9am-4pm  from 17 January 2012

HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES STAGE 1             10 x Wednesdays      9am-4pm  from 18 January 2012

 

Wolves TUC merchandise will be available for sale at the next meeting, for any of those last minute Xmas presents. CDs, mugs, T-shirts, hats etc