10th January 2011 - Unite CC89 Member Meeting Report Back
The following is an abbreviated account of what happened at the Unite Cabin Crew 89 Members meeting on 10th Jan 2010. All details are not included as this is published on an open website. Full details can be obtained directly from the committee.
The day started with a quick meeting for the reps.
The meeting then began with an update of recent events and the current situation.
We know from Unite office that 250 of our 1200 members claimed strike pay, rather than the 35 or 40 that has been rumoured, which is over 20% of our membership.
It included a statement that we have seismically moved the debate during the last few weeks, especially when we rejected the offer which received support many people across the community.
National Officer Brian Boyd then addressed the meeting. He gave an update on the current legal situation which was welcomed by all. He also confirmed current membership figures that we have 1241 members, Bassa have 8975, so 10216 were balloted.
A discussion was had about the website and our future communications. An undertaking was given that we would continue to improve the service and a discussion was had about the cost of introducing a text service.
A discussion was had on the best way to handle the upcoming industrial action, whether it should be similar to past periods or not. A decision was taken.
A series of votes was then taken:
- any settlement must also address the initial issues that caused the dispute, especially imposition, and the continuing breaking of our agreements.
- the dispute cannot be solely about staff travel or binding arbitration.
- support was given to the stand the committee had made and the publications we put out.
- the committee is required by the members to pursue a more vigorous approach to the dispute, and requested immediate dates for action when the ballot closed.
- the action should maximise the protected period
- reps must be allowed to attend the meetings.
A discussion was had and an explanation given about the significance of the Redeployment Agreement and Career-link, and the Employment Regs 2010 document, and the implications they have for us.
The members also asked that the close relationship with Bassa is furthered and continued for the good of the community as a whole. Recognition was given to the fact that Unite require a formal agreement for amalgamation and that is acceptable to the members, but every effort to retain a good deal of independence should be made. A vote and a positive result would be required under the CC89 constitution for this to go ahead.
Finally a reminder that
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Once again a reminder that the emergency phone status has been downgraded and can be used to contact the reps for any and all enquiries from 09:00 - 18:00 for non emergency enquiries and 24 hours coverage for emergency operational calls.