Gearing up for Conference

Around 2,000 UNISON branch, region and self organised group delegates will descend on Brighton from 16 June for UNISON’s National Conference.

The economic crisis, pensions, public services, new UNISON structures, equal pay and the NHS are likely to top the agenda along with international issues.

The Conference is the union’s supreme policy making body. Scottish Branches have a fair number of motions on the agenda and look set to form key national policies again.

Delegates will soon get a briefing on Scottish policies and special Conference pack from the Scottish Communications and Campaigns Committee, along with briefings on all the main issues throughout the week.

While Health members had their own service group conference in April, many other services (like Local Government) will also have their own conferences just before the National Conference.

Look out for reports on Scotland’s involvement at www.unison-scotland.org.uk/conf2009

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