Wolverhampton, Bilston & District TUC
Report for delegates
November 2021
Our Delegate meeting 7.15pm Thurs 18th November on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87498451223?pwd=cWhpbjhoandqL3d3QlRjU0lBRStEdz09
or dial in 0330 088 5830 and then input the Meeting ID: 874 9845 1223 + Passcode: 417299
Sat 20th Nov 12-30pm @ Quarry park Shrewsbury – NEU national rally to support sacked steward
Briefing for Venezuela elections on 21 Nov https://www.venezuelasolidarity.co.uk/2021/11/17/briefing-venezuelan-elections-november-2021/
The Government are consulting on flexible working. We have a real opportunity to make work more accessible for everyone and limit the discrimination faced by those of us who need flexibility in our work. Join Paul Nowak (Deputy General Secretary TUC) and others to hear our plan to win flexible working for everyone – and how you can help make it happen. 7pm Monday, November 22 register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/flex-for-all-organising-call
The case for a Wealth Tax – Thurs 25th November 7pm sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nature-of-wealth-in-britain-the-case-for-a-wealth-tax-tickets-211071589807
Sat 27 Nov Midlands TUC Regional Council – speakers Frances O’Grady and Barry Gardiner on next stages for Fire & Rehire campaign
Tue, 30 Nov – 2-3pm free TUC Webinar: Handling disciplinary grievance procedures – what you need to know https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/webinar-handling-disciplinary-grievance-procedures-what-you-need-know
Wed 1 Dec 5-30-7.30pm TUC Anti-racism Taskforce zoom update open invite sent – register through lese@tuc.org.uk
Strike News:
Weetabix (UNITE) latest https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2021/november/unite-blasts-weetabix-claims-fire-and-rehire-tactics-irrelevant-to-current-dispute/
Serco Sandwell (GMB) strike dates postponed https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/sandwell-bin-collectors-vote-suspend-strikes-after-emergency-talks
Sandwell Leisure Trust (UNISON) http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PhoenixNOV21page2v1.pdf
Clarke’s dispute (Community union) https://youtu.be/3gmRcI6XPvU and
https://www.facebook.com/Clarks-Strike-Supporters-105945471908671/
We are now sending out 2022 affiliation forms and nomination papers for officers for next year to branch secretaries. Form download at https://wolvestuc.org.uk/affiliation/
The branches which affiliated for 2021 were: ASLEF, CWU, FBU, GMB X13, Musicians’ Union, NEU, PCS (DWP), RMT, UCU University, UNISON City of Wolverhampton, UNISON Sandwell, UNISON Staffordshire, UNITE WM6150, UNITE WM5203 (Ret Mem), UNITE WM7085 W’ton Homes, UNITE Community WM5115