Warrington Division NUT

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Annual General Meeting Warrington NUT

Held at Carlsberg / Tetley Club, Long Lane, Warrington on 23.1.08

Minutes

Item	Discussion	Action
Division Secretary’s Report.	Beth Purnell thanked people for attending, welcomed new members and made the introductions. She then gave her report.	No action
Pay Campaign	Eddie Ritson from the national executive gave a presentation about the pay campaign, and took questions from the floor. A lively debate ensued about strategies to reinforce the message in schools.	School reps and division secretary to reinforce points in schools.
Political Fund.	Noel Hulse from regional office gave a presentation about the political fund, and took questions from the floor.	School reps and division secretary to remind members about the deadline for the return of votes.
Treasurers report	Kevin Ashbrook presented the treasurers report and took questions from the floor.	No action.
Motions for Conference.	Members discussed priority motions for conference.	Beth Purnell to complete paperwork, Priority motions to be 70,3,22,2,20,& 8.
Election Of Officers.	Various nominations were accepted and nominated. Honoraria were discussed and a decision was taken to keep these at the same levels.	Beth Purnell was re-elected Division Secretary & Health and Safety Advisor. Kevin Ashbrook was re-elected treasurer. Steve Pennington was re-elected casework secretary. Dan Cosgrove was elected young teachers’ representative. Paul Thurston was elected president.
AOB	Dan Cosgrove to have observer status at conference Steve Pennington suggested a donation to TSN £1000.00, this was passed unanimously. Steve Pennington suggested a donation in memory of Albert Stynes. £25 to “War on Want”, this was passed unanimously. Kevin Ashbrook suggested a donation to the campaign to elect and re-elect Beth Purnell and Eddie Ritson to the national executive. £400, this was passed unanimously.	Kevin Ashbrook to organise. Kevin Ashbrook to organise. Kevin Ashbrook to organise Kevin Ashbrook to organise

Meeting closed 6.15pm

Dates for your Diary

Wednesday 16th April 2008 Warrington Division General Meeting

at Carlsberg/Tetley Social Club, Long Lane, Orford.

Wednesday 9th July 2008 Warrington Division General Meeting

at Carlsberg/Tetley Social Club, Long Lane, Orford

Both at 4.30pm. Refreshments provided. All NUT members welcome.

NUT National Conference 2008

21.03.08 - 25.03.08

The 2008 NUT conference is being held in Manchester this year.

It is an ideal opportunity for you to attend as an observer. If you are

interested please get in touch to find out how we can help with transport or in any other way.

THE NUT’S PAY CAMPAIGN UPDATE

The STRB’s report on teachers’ pay is due in November 2007.

The TUC has agreed to oppose the 2% limit and “co-ordinate a joint

campaign of opposition…including co-ordinated joint industrial action”.

The NUT plans to ballot members later this term. You should vote

YES when the ballot takes place.

In the meantime, visit www.teachers.org.uk – tell your

story about how your living standards are being harmed and

use the facility to email your MP.

The NUT achieved success in its recent campaign on pensions. All

members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme had their pensions

protected and new teachers retain access to a quality pension

scheme. This was achieved by united campaigning across the public sector.

Teachers Building Society (TBS)

Teachers Building Society (TBS) was founded over 40 years ago, and is committed to remaining a mutual organisation and is the only building society recommended by the NUT. TBS have an NUT member on the board so always have the interests of teachers at the heart of what they do. For example, they offer a 100% mortgage and a guarantor plan for newly qualified teachers who need help to buy their first home. TBS also provides teachers with a range of savings accounts that deliver attractive investment returns including an easy access Call Save account, a Mini Cash ISA and Fixed Rate Bonds.

For further information, call TBS on 0800 378669 or visit www.teachersbs.co.uk

Warrington NUT wishes a prosperous, peaceful and happy new year to all our members.

This term promises to be an eventful one for the union. You will be asked to vote on key issues. At the time of writing The School Teachers’ Review Body Report on pay is due. When published the NUT will ask for your response. If the pay offer is less than you think you deserve then you will be urged to VOTE YES for action to protect your pay.

Members will also be urged to VOTE YES in the ballot for a political fund. An NUT political fund will not alter the union’s traditional political independence. It is not about affiliating to or supporting any political party, it is about enabling the Union to campaign against racist and fascist parties during elections.

Finally members will be asked to vote in the National Executive elections. Warrington NUT will urge you to vote to elect your local Division Secretary- Elizabeth Purnell, and to re-elect Eddie Ritson. You will have a chance to hear from both candidates at the Annual General Meeting, see below.