NEXT BRANCH MEETINGS

THE NEXT BRANCH MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN SOUTHAMPTON (VENUE TBC) ON APRIL THE 19TH AND MAY 24TH. A VENUE AND TIME TBC. WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE GUEST SPEAKERS FROM THOMPSONS & RMT OFFICIALS SO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. BEST REGARDS DAZ PROCTER

Cuba Garden Party

CUBA GARDEN PARTY

TUESDAY 21ST OF JUNE

THE BRANCH WILL BE SUBSIDISING UPTO 15 BRANCH MEMBERS WITH A FREE TICKET (WORTH £15) TO ATTEND THIS EVENT IN LONDON FROM 7PM TO 11PM. THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE FREE ALCOHOL, FOOD, MUSIC, GUEST SPEAKERS AND THE COMPANY OF LIKE MINDED PEOPLE.

TO BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP TO AVOID DISAPOINTEMNT.

BEST REGARDS

DAZ PROCTER

NEW BRANCH SECRETARY

TO ALL BRANCH MEMBERS, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I WAS RECENTLY ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT OUR MEEETING ON THE 1ST OF APRIL TO TAKE OVER AS BRANCH SECRETARY WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT AS OUR BRANCH SECRETARY (MARK CAREDN) WAS RECENTLY ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP TO BECOME THE ASSISTANT NATIONAL SECRETARY FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS. MARK WILL REMAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH THE BRANCH AND WILL CONTINUE TO ATTEND AS MANY BRANCH MEETINGS AS POSSIBLE AROUND HIS NEW FULL TIME POSITION WITHIN THE UNION. MY CONTACT DETAILS ARE ON THE PAGE - DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES OR ALTERNATIVELY USE THE FREEPHONE NUMBER. I LOOK FORWRD TO SEEING YOU AT THE NEXT BRANCH MEETING. DAZ PROCTER

Education courses

RMT Seafarers Workplace Introductory Courses 2011

Recently the Council of Executives agreed the introduction of a range of new education courses and materials for use across the union. As part of this process a three day Workplace Reps Introductory Course has been developed as an ice-breaker for new or potential Workplace Reps into the RMT Trade Union Education Programme. These courses are specifically devised to be delivered at a local level with the intention of equipping new Workplace Reps to fully benefit from subsequently attending courses at the National Education Centre in Doncaster.

Ordinarily, and in future, those wishing to take the first steps in the RMT Education programme should attend these Introductory courses in their respective Regions. However as a one off opportunity two Workplace Reps Introductory Courses have been organised for our Seafarer members at the Education Centre in Eastbourne. These courses are as follows:

Introductory Course 1 – Monday 13.00hrs 9^th May 2011 – Wednesday 12.30hrs 11^th May 2011

&

Introductory Course 2 – Wednesday 13.00hrs 11^th May 2011 – Friday 12.30hrs 13^th May 2011

The courses will set out to ensure those attending understand fully the Trade Union they belong to, in terms of its structure, how it functions, what you can contribute, and how members are at the forefront of the decision making as well as the proud history of your Union. The courses will also have a contribution from a senior RMT Officer and will be led throughout by your own RMT Lay Tutors.

Your Union will meet your reasonable travel expenses to and from the course as well as all your accommodation and meals. Those wishing to attend should try to get release from work with pay and where this is not possible assistance to the agreed maximum level will be considered.

If you wish to attend then please contact Daz for a form.

If you require any further details on these courses please contact the National Education Officer at a.gilchrist@rmt.org.uk

Next Branch Meeting

“SOUTHAMPTON SHIPPING BRANCH”

INVITES YOU TO THE NEXT BRANCH MEETING ON APRIL 1^ST IN PORTSMOUTH @ 7.30PM IN FRATTON RAILWAY CLUB.

“MAKE YOUR POINT AND THEN ENJOY A PINT!!!”

MANY ITEMS TO DISCUSS INCLUDING:

RFA UPDATE TO SDSR

P&O FERRIES PAY AND HARMONISATION

ROLES WITHIN BRANCH & REGION

“YOUR PRESENCE AND POINTS OF VIEWS ARE IMPORTANT SO PLEASE MAKE THE EFFORT TO ATTEND”