Unite the Union - Trostre Branch

Trostre Branch of @unitetheunion. Views are our own except retweets #Saveoursteel

[anthony simpson @lostvirgochild]

@MetalsUnite @UniteWales @UniteTrostre @uniteporttalbot

[UniteWales @UniteWales]

That’s a wrap from us at Welsh Labour Conference.

Our highlight from the weekend was being joined by our incredible striking Oscar Mayer members in their usual noisy fashion.

#FireAndRehire must be outlawed, we have to keep the fight going against this disgraceful practice!

[UniteWales @UniteWales]

“Together we have delivered, we’ve proved that being in a trade union matters. Trade unions are a force for good.”

Our General Secretary @UniteSharon addresses a packed room at our first ever @unitetheunion Welsh Policy Conference.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

And just like that, our first ever @unitetheunion Welsh Policy Conference is closed.

Thank you to all of our delegates, guest speakers, staff and the events and venue staff for making this conference a huge success.

Thank you all for your incredible contributions to #UniteWPC24

[Sharon Graham @UniteSharon]

I'm with @UniteWales members in Cardiff today at the #Wales Policy Conference. I've met some hard working, dedicated reps & activists who fight everyday on behalf of their members in their workplaces. I and @unitetheunion are thankful for everything they do. #JobsPayConditions

[UniteWales @UniteWales]

EMS - Engineering, Manufacturing and Steel

GPMIT - Graphical Paper and Media & Information Technology

GDP&C - Government, Defence, Prisons & Contractors

[UniteWales @UniteWales]

We're here at our first ever @unitetheunion Welsh Policy Conference this morning, which kicks off at 1pm.

We will be putting out the motions as they happen, so you can follow all of the motions being put to conference.

Before we begin, just some further information... 🧵⬇️

[UniteWales @UniteWales]

“Tell them that you were here and that you made a difference. Tell them that you were at Unite’s first ever Welsh Policy Conference.”

Our Regional Chair, Mike Jenkins, opens up our first ever policy conference.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

“You are the lifeblood of our union and that’s why you’re here. We all now have the power to make Wales a better and fairer place for workers.”

Regional Secretary, Peter Hughes, addresses conference.

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“I am extremely proud to be here at our first ever policy conference, and I am extremely proud that our policy conference in Wales opens up with the equalities debate.”

Our Equalities Officer, @JoGalazka opens up our first official debate on equalities.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Conference opens and we start the Equalities motions with an emergency motion (A) from our BAEM committee.

The motion calls on Unite to strengthen its resolve and commitment to address Far-Right Activism and Racism in the Workplace.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Motion 1 - Increasing Black Asian Ethnic Minority Tutor Representation within Unite - From our BAEM Committee

Investing in the development of ethnic minority tutors aligns with Unite's commitment to equality, fairness, & social justice in the workplace.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Motion 2 - Closing the Disability Employment Gap - From our Disabled Members Committee

More disabled workers in Wales need to be recruited, retained and retrained for us to have truly inclusive workplaces that represent the society in which we live.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Motion 3 - Working in partnership to make our workplaces and communities safe for women - From our Women’s Committee

The motion states there is more work we must do to protect members in Wales facing violence and sexual harassment in workplaces & communities.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Motion 4 - Safety for our Members Travelling to and from the Workplace - From our Young Members Committee

The motion calls on conference to reaffirm our ‘Get Me Home Safely’ Campaign.

More information about the campaign can be found here - https://t.co/Ys9BKoaMHH

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Motion 5 - Embracing the Welsh Language and communicating with our members - From our LGBT+ Committee

With a growing demand for unions to communicate with members bilingually, Welsh language communications will open up opportunities for Unite to recruit members.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

“Our industrial strategy going forward must continue to defend jobs in the manufacturing sector and up-skill workers while protecting their pay, terms and conditions.”

Regional Coordinating Officer, @tonybhoy63, opens up our second debate on manufacturing.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Our 2nd emergency motion on Fire and Rehire (B) comes from our Transport & Food Branch.

In the midst of our Oscar Mayer dispute, the motion calls upon the Welsh Labour Government to lobby UK Gov to enact legislation that would end the practice of #FireAndRehire.

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[UniteWales @UniteWales]

Motion 6 - Just Transition & Diversification in The Supply Chain - From our Automotive RISC

This motion raises awareness on the need for automotive companies in Wales to explore diversification in the sector, specifically companies in the supply chain.

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Motion 7 - Access to funds from the Apprentice Levy to Welsh Companies - From our Construction and DRF&W RISCs

This motion highlights the need to lobby the Welsh government to allow companies in Wales to access the funds generated by the apprentice levy.

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