GMB THREE SHIRES W15 branch

BRANCH ELECTIONS:

In compliance with GMB Rule 35.7, all branch officers including the branch committee are due for election every 4 years. The next scheduled elections are due in June 2026. Nominations will be taken in the meetings in March 2026, April 2026 and May 2026. If valid nominations are received during those 3 meetings, then nominations will not be taken at the June meeting when the election takes place. If there is more than one nomination for any position, election between the candidates will take place through show of hands. The position to be elected are:

Under GMB Rule 36 and Rule 35.3: the branch president

Under GMB Rule 37 and Rule 35.3: the branch secretary

Under GMB Rule 38 and Rule 35.3: the branch equality officer

Under GMB Rule 38a and Rule 35.3: the branch youth officer

Under GMB Rule 38b and Rule 35.3: the branch race officer

Under GMB Rule 40 and Rule 35.3: two branch member auditors

Under GMB Rule 35.3: members of the branch committee – there should be 9 members of the committee, these include the branch president, branch secretary, branch equality officer, branch race officer and branch officer.

7:30 pm on Wednesday, 12th February 2025

Bear Hotel, Devizes, SN10 1HS

Anyone who would find it easier is free to attend via teams, just contact andy.newman@gmbactivist.org.uk and he will send you the invite

Branch Secretary: Andy Newman              Branch President: Julie Clarke

AGENDA

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

• APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

• MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (December 2024)

• BRANCH SECRETARY’S REPORT

• TREASURER’S REPORT

• AUDITOR’S REPORT

• INDUSTRIAL AND WORKPLACE REPORTS

• TRAINING

• LABOUR PARTY

HARDSHIP APPLICATIONS

CORRESPONDENCE. Nominations for Regional Council

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

NEXT MEETINGS

Three Shires branch of GMB supports members in Wiltshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. We have eleven meetings a year open to all members.

The meetings are an opportunity for members to seek advice and support; and you can also help to decide the union’s policies, and what the branch does. The branch will pay travelling expenses for you to attend, and the meetings are friendly and informal.