UNISON is Britain's most effective trade union, representing 1.3 million people working in the UK's public services. We negotiate better pay and conditions, help individuals in trouble and campaign for a safer, fairer society.

The Manchester Branch of UNISON supports well over 11,000 employees in Manchester City Council; covering all types of jobs from housing officers to teaching assistants, caretakers to library staff, environmental health officers to social and support workers. The Branch also represents members in the voluntary and private sector in Manchester who provide services to the public.

Latest News: Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary will be the guest speaker at the Branch Annual General Meeting on 18 February

All members are invited to attend the Branch's Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on Thursday 18 February in the Great Hall in Manchester Town Hall at 12.45pm.

The guest speaker will be the General Secretary of UNISON, Dave Prentis.

The results of the Branch Officer elections will also be announced, plus as ever there's some key business we need to discuss, including changes to Branch rules. It might sound dull, but your views on such changes are important and to help guide the debate (and to save mailing and printing costs) you can download the existing rules here and the proposed rules here.

There's also the chance for you to have your say during the meeting and to debate some key issues, including the Recession and Public Services and Pensions amongst others. Members have been sent final agendas, which contain all the motions in full.

If you only go to one union meeting this year, make it this one. This is your union, so please support it and do your best to attend.

For those members employed by Manchester City council facility time of an hour and a half has been granted to allow you to attend this meeting, subject to the usual provisions of ensuring that services are covered. Please inform your line manager you intend to attend. Please note that for those members who work outside of the City Centre travelling time of up to half an hour (15 minutes each way) has also been agreed. Any queries, contact the Branch Office.

Agenda

1. To approve the minutes of the last AGM.

2. To approve the Branch Audited Final Accounts for 2009

3. To receive the Annual Report and Branch Development Plan for 2010

4. To receive the results of the Branch nominations/ballot

5. Guest Speaker - Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary

6. To debate the proposed Rule Changes:

7. To debate motions on Branch Premises Fund, The Recession and Public Services, Pensions, and Migrant Workers.

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Last updated: 7 February 2010