UNISON delegates pass branch resources review

UNISON’s special delegate conference today voted to pass the two-year work of the branch resources review, with its blueprint for helping branches to better organise in the future. The motion was proposed by UNISON president Josie Bird, who also led the review team of 24 lay members. Their work took into account the results of a branch survey, interviews with branch secretaries and conversations with over 3,000 activists in over 50 events. Ms Bird told the online delegates: “Branches are not just a definition in our rulebook, but made up of activists, like yourself, who volunteer their time to help others. “That time is precious and in our survey of branches you told us you needed more time for activists, regional support when you need it, more funds for your branch. “The union needs to modernise, and services to branches must be at the front of that queue.” A major part of the review is a branch funding formula that ensures that every branch, whatever its size, receives the financial support it need to organise. Ms Bird also highlighted a new facility time strategy that “opens the door to everything” and a lay member implementation group. In supporting the motion, Lillian Macer of UNISON Scotland said that the proposed new branch support and organising fund had “the ability to affect transformational change” with flexibility to meet the needs of both branches and regions. “What’s not to like about that?” At the core of the proposal...
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