TWELTH (75TH) ANNUAL CONFERENCE



FIRST (84th)

ANNUAL NATIONAL

ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT INDUSTRIAL ORGANISING CONFERENCE.

AGENDA

Held in the The Holiday Inn Express Hotel, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays,

Park Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3FD.

on

Saturday 23rd April 2016.

NATIONAL UNION OF RAIL, MARITIME AND TRANSPORT WORKERS.

Unity House, 39 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD.

GENERAL SECERARY MICK CASH.

NATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT

INDUSTRIAL ORGANISING CONFERENCE 2015.

PRESIDENT; SECRETARY;

George Marshall. Andrew Hill.

556 Dewsbury Road, 9 Mayfield Road,

Beaeston, Halton,

Leeds, Leeds, LS15 7SH.

LS11 8ER. Andy.rmt@

Mobile: 07958 625 435. Tele: 0113 260 0069.

Mobile: 07944 589 151.

First (84th) ANNUAL

NATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT

INDUSTRIAL ORGANISING CONFERENCE.

Held on Saturday 23rd April 2016.

20th February 2016.

My Ref; No 036601265. RMT Ref;

Your Ref; No

Dear Colleague,

The above Conference is to be held in The The Holiday Inn Express Hotel, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays, Park Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3FD. at 09:30am on Saturday 23rd April 2016.

The Executive Committee meeting will be held in the same hotel and will commence at 19.30 pm on Friday 22nd April 2016.

Members of Head Office and Lead Officers have been invited.

A National Executive Committee Officer will be in attendance at Conference.

Further details of the Conference arrangements will be given at the beginning of Conference. Overleaf will be found the Agenda and it is requested that Delegates give their good order to the Conference President to allow the smooth running of Conference.

Delegates please note that Conference commences at 09.30 am. Your early attendance is requested to bring this about. Please also ensure that you bring along this Agenda as spare copies might not be available.

Regards,

Andrew Hill, Secretary,

National Road Freight Transport Industrial Organising Conference.

AGENDA.

1. Opening of Conference.

2. Obituaries.

3. Appointment of Harassment Contact Person for the duration of this Conference.

4. President to Address Conference.

5. Secretaries Report.

6. Financial Statement and Auditors Report for 2015.

7. Conference Executive and Liaison Committee Reports.

8. Lead Officers to Address Conference.

9. Guests invited to address Conference

10. Member of the National Executive Committee to Address Conference.

11. Election of Scrutineers. (if required)

12. Elections of Officers by Ballots. (if required)

13. Scrutineers Report on Ballots. (if required)

14. Resolutions.

15. The Format, Venue and Date of Conference 2017.

16. Any Other Business.

17. Close of Conference.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

I would like, in presenting my 2015 Report to Conference, extend the usual warm welcome to all Delegates and friends who are attending Conference, with a special welcome to all the new Delegates who are attending for the first time. I trust all the Delegates will join in the Conference debates, giving your name and branch first before speaking, and enjoy a very interesting event.

Again please find, in the agenda enclosed, a list of Conference Officers and Executive Committee, this is for information purposes only. All posts will be filled by a show of hands type ballot unless the Conference Delegation request otherwise.

As yet we have no invitation for (2017) next years conference. An update of this situation will be put before conference and a decision taken then.

In conclusion I would like to convey my thanks and appreciation to the General Secretary and the staff at Head Office for arranging the printing and circulation of the Conference forms and agendas.

Finally, I would like to wish Delegates and friends an enjoyable and interesting conference.

Andrew Hill, Conference Secretary

Provisional

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2015.

The finalised balance sheet will be given out at Conference.

|INCOME |£ |EXPENDITURE |£ |

|Balance Brought Forward |£483.40 |Stationary & Printing |£58.16 |

| | |Postage & Phone |£34.20 |

|Head Office Grant |£500.00 |Travel-Parking |£00.00 |

|Head Office Payment |£000.00 | | |

| | |Meeting’s Sundries Charges |£199.00 |

|Donations |£000.00 |Conference Room Charges |£175.00 |

| | | | |

| | | | |

| | |President’s Honoraria |£00.00 |

| | |Vice-President’s Honoraria |£30.00 |

| | |Secretary’s Honoraria |£80.00 |

|Other Income |£000.00 |Auditors [2] Honoraria |£00.00 |

| | |E.C. Expenses [2] |£30.00 |

| | | | |

| | |Bank Commission |£00.00 |

| | |Bank Charges |£00.00 |

| | | | |

| | |Sub Total |£606.36 |

| | | | |

| | | | |

|Bank Interest |£000.00 |Total |£606.36 |

| | | | |

| | |Cash in Hand |£000.00 |

| | |Cash in Bank |£377.04 |

| | | | |

|TOTAL |£983.40 |TOTAL |£983.40 |

We the undersigned, hereby certify that we have examined the whole of the books including Cash Books, Receipt Books, and Bank Statements in connection with the above accounts and are satisfied that the return is a true and correct statement.

|J Rafferty. |Auditor. |25-02-2016 |Signed Jimmy Rafferty. |

|M Broadfield. |Auditor. |22-02-2016 |Signed M Broadfield. |

|A Hill. |Secretary. |20-01-2016 |Signed Andrew Hill. |

Current Officers, Executive and Liaison Committees

of Conference, 2015-16.

All posts are elected for one year, but can stand for re-election.

PRESIDENT: G Marshall, Leeds Goods and Cartage

Liaison.

VICE PRESIDENT: A Blackman, London Anglia Midland Road Transport.

SECRETARY: Andrew Hill, Leeds City. Liaison.

AUDITORS (2): Jimmy Rafferty, Exeter Rail.

M Broadfield, Leeds Goods and Cartage.

HANDLING (2): J Walch, Leeds Goods and Cartage.

Vacancy.

DRIVING (3): G Keeble, Leeds Goods and Cartage.

V Winning, London Anglia Midland Road Transport

D Reader, London Anglia Midland Road Transport.

WORKSHOPS: Vacancy. Liaison.

CLERICAL & SUPERVISORY:

M Hamilton. Leeds Goods and Cartage. Liaison.

Nominations received for

Officers and Executive Committees members

for Conference. 2016-17.

PRESIDENT: G Marshall, 1 Leeds Goods and Cartage.

T Howard, 2 Leeds City.

VICE PRESIDENT: A Blackman, 2 London Anglia M R T.

A Graham, 1 Portsmouth.

SECRETARY: A Hill, 2 Leeds City.

AUDITORS (2): A Graham, 1 Portsmouth.

A Blackman, 1 London Anglia M R T.

HANDLING (2): J Walsh, 2 Leeds Goods and Cartage.

DRIVING (3): M Broadfield, 1 Leeds Goods and Cartage.

Vic Winning, 3 London Anglia M R T.

WORKSHOPS:

CLERICAL & SUPERVISORY:

M Hamilton, 1 Leeds Goods and Cartage.

RESOLUTIONS.

Resolution No.01.

In the name of; This Conference Executive Committee.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference fulfilled the wishes of the Unity Trust bank (the bank) by placing on record;

a) This conference request “the bank” to continues to act as banker for the account of this conference,

b) This conference requests that the Conference President (Insert name after election) and Conference Secretary (Insert name after election) continue to be the signatory for cheques drawn on this account.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.02.

In the name of; The Leeds City Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this grades Conference requests this union to adhere to the feeling of this conference and let this conference be known as “The National Road Freight Transport Industrial Organising Conference”.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.03.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to implement; that future National Pay Negotiations from 2016 onwards conducted by our National Freightliner Bargaining team be conducted with the exclusion of TSSA and UNITE.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.04.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to pursue Freightliner for the long promised and still not delivered payment for ADR (Hazardous Work)

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.05.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to take up with Freightliner why there is a difference between the LGV contract the RMT agreed and the one Freightliner Management are applying to our members.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.06.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to raise with Freightliner why RMD/LGV drivers who are the lowest paid grade within Freightliner are not granted a day’s paid leave for hospital appointments and train drivers the highest paid are granted a day’s leave for hospital appointment.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.07.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to challenge Freightliner that any proposal for in cab video surveillance will not be acceptable.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.08.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to instruct the lead Officer to challenge Freightliner as to why the agreed National and Sub Group Business Council Meetings are not being held regularly as per agreement.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.09.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to instruct the lead Officer to ask for an independent investigation into how the RMD/LGV drivers at Leeds are being managed to the detriment of their terms and conditions and moral.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.10.

In the name of; The Leeds Goods and Cartage Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference requests the National Executive Committee to pursue Freightliner to comply with the Working Time Directive in relation to RMD/LGV’s

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

Resolution No.11.

In the name of; The Leeds City Branch.

Seconded by; …………………………………………

That this Grades Conference, requests the National Executives

Committee to negotiate into the Rule Book the continuation of

Branches receiving;

“DELEGATES ALLOWANCE FOR ATTENDING RMT

CONFERENCES”. And for this allowance to receive an annual

increase at least in line with inflation or RPI.

Won; Lost; For………………. Against……………

STATEMENT TO ALL MEMBERS ATTENDING RMT CONFERENCES.

Members will be aware that this union has a policy of equal opportunity, harassment, and discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

All members are expected to adhere to the policy whilst attending the conference and breaches of policy will result in disciplinary action being taken. This is expected throughout the period of the conference, both within the conference hall and outside.

Harassment has many forms but the key to recognising this sort of behaviour is that it is considered offensive or unwelcome by the recipient and it is often persistent.

Some forms of unacceptable behaviour are detailed below;

➢ Racially or sexually abusive language or “jokes” and name calling.

➢ Display of offensive written or visual material including graffiti.

➢ Unwanted touching, leering, or even physical assault.

➢ Threats or insulting or abusive behaviour or gestures.

➢ Persistent requests for social contact, even when it has been made clear that this is not wanted. This includes sexual propositions and unwanted comments on dress or appearance.

➢ Use of patronising – offensive titles or nicknames.

➢ Open hostility to any member, including organised hostility.

Any member who feels they have been harassed on any grounds can take action through the special procedure, as set out in the attached guidelines. In the event of such harassment, the Grades Conference Secretary or the Conference Appointment Harassment Contact Person should be the initial point of contact.

R M T Guidelines on Harassment and Discrimination at Conferences.

1. If an individual feels that they have been harassed for any reason, they should raise it in the first instance with the person indicated on the attached statement, at the earliest opportunity. If the individual feels unable to raise the matter directly, they should ask a friend or colleague to do it for them.

2. The role of the first contact person is to council the complainant and explain the avenues open to her/him. If the complainant wishes to take the matter further, the first contact person must raise it with a senior union officer (at least A.G.S.) immediately.

3. Complaints of harassment or discrimination may result in informal or formal action, depending on the expressed wishes of the complainant.

4. When a complaint has been made, the senior officer must immediately set up an investigation with a view to reaching a conclusion within 4-6 weeks. This investigation will involve interviewing witnesses and the parties concerned. A female member will be involved where required.

5. The officer conducting the investigation will present his/her findings to the General Secretary as soon as they are drawn up and the General Secretary will put them before the Council of Executives, stating whether or not the investigating officer is recommending disciplinary action. The Council of Executives will then decide whether or not charges should be brought.

6. The General Secretary will inform both parties concerning any proceeding to be initiated, and appropriate charges will be framed.

7. The General Secretary will then appoint a special sub-committee of the Council of Executives to take the resulting hearing where the charges will be put to the alleged harasser(s).

8. The alleged harasser(s) will be entitled to representation at the hearing.

9. Following the hearing, the special sub-committee will recommend action as appropriate to the full Council of Executives.

10. The final decision concerning disciplinary action will rest with the full Council of Executives.

11. Any member found guilty of harassment may be disciplined under Rule 3, Clause 10(a), or Rule 2, Clause 18, and disciplinary action may result in expulsion.

12. In normal circumstances, this procedure should take no longer than eight weeks to complete.

13. Members should be aware that they are entitled to take a case through legal channels at any time if they choose to do so.

14. Any member who is not satisfied with the way in which their case has been handled, whether the complainant or the alleged harasser, has the right to appeal to the Annual General Meeting.

DELEGATES CREDENTIAL

for

attending

CONFERENCE 2016.

on

Saturday 23rd April 2016.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO FILL IN AND GIVE TO THE CONFERENCE SECRETARY

Delegates Name; ………………………………………………………

Address; ………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………….

Home Telephone Number; ………………………………………..…

Mobile Telephone Number; …………………………………………

e-mail address;……………………………………………………….

Member of; ……………………………..…….……………..Branch.

Branch Secretary; ……………………………………………………..

Employer; …………………………………………………………..….

National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.

Headquarters, 39 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD.

DELEGATES ALLOWANCE FOR ATTENDING RMT CONFERENCES.

Name; ……………………………………………………… Mem. No; …………………………… N.I. No; …………………………………….

Grade; ………………………………….. Branch; …………………………………………... Employer; ……………………………………….

National Road Freight Transport Industrial Organising Conference.

Held at The Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Portsmouth. On Saturday 23rd 2016.

Members Name; (Print) ……………………….……………………….… Signature…………………..………………………………………..

Branch Secretary; Name (Print) ………………………………………... Signature………….…………………………………………………

Conference Secretary; Name (Print) …………Andrew Hill. Signature……………………………….……………………………

When fully complete this form should be forwarded by the Branch Secretary to Head Office.

On receipt £35 will be then be transferred into the branch account

(up to a maximum of 7 delegates, i.e. £245 per branch. Correct as of 02/01/2012)

It will be up to each Branch to decide how much to pay an individual member.

Form FC/6.

2008 CONSTITUTION

1. NAME;

The Conference shall be known as the “National Road (Freight) Transport Conference.”

Rule change res9-94 conference.

2. OBJECTS;

The objects of the Conference shall be to discuss from time to time matters relative to the welfare of the groups affiliated, so that the influence and importance of the union shall be made greater through the betterment of the members and the full recognition of its principles of organisation by industry.

3. MEETINGS;

The Conference shall be held in the month of April where possible. Venues for meetings can be submitted by Branches after approval has been obtained from the local Branch accepting the nomination or by Branch invitation. The President and Secretary shall be empowered to call emergency meetings of the Executive Committee.

Rule change 96 constitution.

Conference shall after consultation with the General Secretary fix the venue, frequency, date and duration of its meetings.

4. AFFILIATION;

a) Conference shall consist of delegates or representatives appointed by affiliated Branches and Regional Councils. Such representatives shall be from all grades embraced by Employers engaged in the Road Freight Industry.

Rule change res11-08 conference and 96/99 constitution.

b) The Branch affiliations to Conference will be deducted at source by Head Office and paid into the Conference bank account.

c) The expenses of all delegates attending the Conference to be paid by their respective Branches or Regional Council.

Rule change 99 constitution.

5. OFFICERS and EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE;

a) The Officers of the Conference shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, two (2) Auditors and an Executive Committee of seven (7) members consisting of two (2) Handling, three (3) Driving, one (1) Workshop and one (1) Clerical and Supervisory. A Liaison Committee of six (6) will be elected from the Officers and Executive Committee by Conference, the President and Secretary to be ex-officio.

Rule change res8a-1995/res12-1996/res1-00 conference and 96 constitution.

b) The Officers, Executive Committee, and Liaison Committee shall be elected annually by ballot, to take place on the first day of Conference. Branches and Regional Councils to forward nominations to the Secretary not later than 31ST January each year. The Liaison Committee will consist of one (1) member from each group of grades, and two (2) others from the Officers or Executive Committee, with the President and Secretary ex-officio.

Rule change res9-95/res1-00 conference and 96/99 constitution.

c) The Executive Committee shall meet at 19:30 hours on the Friday evening prior to the Conference. The Conference shall meet from 09:30 hours on the Saturday, and on the Sunday from 09:30 hours untill12:30 hours, “or as required.”

Rule change res2-00 conference and 96 constitution.

d) The Honorariums of the Officers and Executive Committee will be paid from the Conference funds at the Executive Committee meeting.

Conference secretary shall, within five days of receipt of fees and monies pay these into the conference account and shall not retain in his hands not more than £10 for current expenditure. He shall also by a date to be determined, render to every affiliated Branch and Regional Council and to the General Secretary, a true and accurate account of receipts and expenditure for the twelve months ending the previous 31st December

6. FINANCE;

a) All monies received on behalf of the National Conference shall be paid into a Unity Trust Bank account in the name of the Conference. Withdrawal cheques to be signed by the President or Vice President and the Secretary.

b) Conference Secretary shall, within five days of receipt of fees and monies pay these into the Conference account and shall not retain in his hands not more than £10 for current expenditure. He shall also by a date to be determined, render to every affiliated Branch and Regional Council and to the General Secretary, a true and accurate account of receipts and expenditure for the twelve months ending the previous 31st December.

Rule change 99 constitution

7. AGENDA;

Items for the Agenda must reach the Secretary not later than 31ST January. The Agenda to be printed and circulated to Branches and Regional Councils, to enable them to mandate their delegates attending Conference.

Rule change res9-95 conference and 99 constitution.

All amendments to resolutions and or the agenda must be submitted in writing by the Branch or Regional Council concerned and shall be in the hand of the Conference Secretary not later than seven (7) days prior to the date of Conference.

Rule change 99 constitution.

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