This afternoons session began with the final part of the debating on motion Austerity and Public, this motion was carried.
now discussions continue on the following motions
Towards a more inclusive Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Self Organised Group. – Carried – Now LGBT will be know as LGBT+ to become a more inclusive Self Organised Group.
Now Conference business moves on to discussing rule amendments these are as follows,
- Rule B – Union Democracy – Carried
- Rule D – Self-Organising Groups – Carried
- Rule D – Young Members Organisation – Carried
- Rule C – Obligations of Membership – Carried
- Rule G – Branches – Lost
- Rule G – The Branch Committee Lost
- Rule G – Branch Meetings – Lost
- Rule G – Branch Officers – Lost
- Rule G – Stewards – Lost
- Rule G – Health and Safety Representatives – Lost
- Rule G – Equality Representative – Lost
- Schedule B Benefits of Members of Education – Carried
- Rule G – Branch Meetings – Carried
- Rule G – The Branch Secretary – Carried
- Rule G – Branch Officers – Carried
- Rule G – The Branch Secretary – Debate to continue on Friday Morning
More details of these rule amendments can be found in the following document…