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UNISON National Delegate Conference 2022 – Morning Session Day 1

This mornings session we were welcomed to conference and we paid respect to those we’ve sadly lost our the past few years and friends and families.

The first order of business was the Standing orders committee report No. 1 and standing orders report No. 2 and these were both carried. There were questions raised with regard to the report of the standing orders committee and where questions couldn’t be answered a meeting will be set up with the committee during committee.

We received the first part of Annual Report 2021/2022. and all sections were received and approved by conference. A minutes silence was held for the anniversary of the Grenfel Tower fire to remember those that were lost.

Details of the conference motions and amendments and the annual report can be found here…

We now receive the Financial report this report was approved by conference and you can read this in more detail below.

The president gave a speech, a number of delegates left the conference floor when the president started his speech.

We now move to a discussion of motions the first motion is Motion 15 – UNISON at 30, this motion looks to celebrate the work that UNISON has done over the past 30 years ad continue to do so. we hear from speakers in support of this motion on how much unison has done for its members. This motion was carried.

This concludes this mornings session of conference and the next session will reconvene after lunch.

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UNISON Local Government Conference 2022 – Afternoon Session Day 1

Session two begins with a speech to conference by Baroness Wilcox of Newport

You can watch more about Baroness Wilcox below…

We now re convene the discussions on the motion 14 Violence at work – its not part of the job -We hear important and heartfelt messages from members who this motion was now carried

We now hear the next part of the Annual Report for Local Government Finance and Service Delivery this report was carried

We now hear a discussion on the Composite Motion A – Climate Change in Local Government, we heard stories and accounts showing how climate change is something that is needed for Local Government bodies to make changes to protect our future this motion was carried. You can read more about the composite here…

Next motion 29 – End Misogyny and Violence Against Women is now being discussed and we hear personal accounts of issues and being faced by women, and the ask for members to ask to look into the measure in place at local government bodies to protect members and stop facing this in the future. This motion was carried.

During support for this motion there was reference made to the Sarah Everard case, learn more in the below video

Also the case into the MP who has been arrested on suspicion of Rape and sexual offences was talked about.

Motion 32 – Privatisation by the Back Door – this motion was carried

Motion 31 – A National Insourcing Strategy for Local Government – this motion was carried

Motion 33 – Beyond Covid – Building a Better Future- this motion was carried

Motion 28 – Covid-19 and the Continued Impact on Women Working in Local Government – this motion was carried

Motion 37 – Local Government Funding and Pay – this motion was carried

Motion 38 – Youth Service Cuts and Impact on Crime – this motion was carried

You can read more about these motions by clicking on the below image

This wraps up todays session for the Local Government Conference, look out for Day two updates tomorrow.

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Our Year In Review and Annual General Meeting Announcement

Dear Member 

We would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting – Friday 25 February 2022 Arrival 6pm AGM Start at 6.30pm

The AGM will finish at 7.30pm and be followed by a 2 course Indian Hot Buffet, then a live band and Disco. The Bar will be open till 1am 

On arrival each member will receive one FREE Drinks Voucher to be redeemed at the Bar. 

Please let us know if you are able to attend and have any dietary requirements by clicking here – https://forms.gle/QSBoVsLZgGmhY3FT9

We strongly advise that you all take a lateral flow test before attending the AGM.
Non-members are able to wait in the bar until 
the AGM is completed

If you would like to book a table for UNISON Members please let us know by emailing 
contactus@derbyunison.org

You can also book a nights stay at Derby Conference Centre at…. https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/Unq1n

Please also contact us if you have any special requirements or details in accessing our AGM. by emailing contactus@derbyunison.org or calling us.

Please also find below our latest Newsletter containing details of… 
Branch Officer Updates, Free Training For Members, Regional Report, Annual General Meeting, Fairness and Equality , LGBT+ Conference Update
and much more… 



We hope you find this useful and it would be great to see you all at the AGM.

Becky Everett
Branch Secretary

Richard Platt
Branch Chair