Branch resources review – still time to have your say

UNISON’s branch resources review, which aims to reform how the union’s branches operate and produce a fairer environment for them, is nearing its conclusion.
The package of draft proposals will be presented to the union’s national delegate conference (NDC) in the summer for final approval.
But before that they have already been discussed at regional meetings across the UK, including in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the North West, Northern, West Midlands, Eastern, the South East, Greater London and the South West.
The proposed changes have also been discussed at many of the union’s committees. All this feedback has been taken on board and the proposals amended. But there is still time for further changes and for more of the union’s activists to have their say.
UNISON president Josie Bird, who chairs the branch resources review group, said: “Each presentation has resulted in interesting and challenging questions from committee members and branch activists. We’ve listened and amended our proposals to reflect this feedback. 
“But there is still time for more feedback. If you would like to contribute to the discussion, I would be grateful if you could email your comments and thoughts to [e-mail] by Monday 8 February at 5pm.
“As we move towards the NDC in June we will be on the road – virtually, of course – so please do try to attend one of the sessions where I – along with my colleagues on the review – will explain the proposals in deta...

Source: UNISON Health care news - January 26, 2021 Category: UK Health Authors: Martin Cullen Tags: Article News branch resources review Source Type: news