AGM Documents
Documents for the Annual General Meeting - 17th February 2012.
Branch AGM details:
Date: Friday 17th February 2012
Venue: The Briar Dene Hotel, 56 Kelso Avenue, Cleveleys, FY5 3JG
Time: 1.00pm
Buffet lunch will be provided and will be served from 12.15pm. 2 hours facility time has been agreed by management for members to attend this meeting, plus reasonable travelling time.
I would really appreciate it if you could let me know if you intend on coming to the AGM so I can make sure sufficient food is prepared. Also, if you require transport please let me know as this can be arranged.
Many thanks
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Rachel Wallace-Dand
Ext 62858 (Room 8102B) or 60724 (Room 7130A)
PCS VA National Branch - Branch Organiser
H&S Convenor & TU H&S DSSR (Norcross)
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To: Members in Tomlinson House
Re: Heating
Date: 9.12.11
Over the last week there have been issues with room temperature in Tomlinson House. We have raised the issue with the ExO and are working closely with the Estates area.
Members should be aware that the legal minimum temperature is 16 degrees – which is bitterly cold. We have an agreed minimum of 18.5 degrees and that will still feel cold. If the temperature – as measured by the more accurate digital thermometers – is less than 16 degrees, we would expect immediate action to be taken for staff. If between 16 and 18.5 we would look to have temperatures raised within an hour of reporting.
Measures that management can take range from sending staff home, to finding warmer rooms to work in. Breaks to go to the canteen should be offered, so that staff can warm up, and Managers may be able to authorise buying hot drinks.
Unfortunately, the recent incidents have not been caused by a breakdown of the heating system, the radiators have been on and working. The ExO is looking at finding the cause of the problem via Trillium and DWP Estates management.
Regards
Andy Boylan
Branch Chair
If anyone is interested in the courses listed below can you please e-mail Rona Blanchard at RBL@blackpool.ac.uk or ring 01253352352. Could I ask that you either copy me into Rona's email or email me separately to let me know you have contacted her and which course you are applying for. Many thanks.
Adult Community Learning January 2012
Union members can attend the following courses for the reduced fee of £15.00
Course Day Time Start Date Length of course Venue
Spanish for Beginners
Weds
19.30-21.00
18 January
9 weeks
Bispham, Ground floor Elswick Building, E009
Sign Language – Non Beginners
Weds
18.45-20.15
18 January
8 weeks
Bispham, Ground floor Elswick Building, E007
Digital Photography for Beginners
Weds
18.45-20.45
18 January
8 weeks
Bispham, Ground floor Elswick Building
Sign Language for Beginners
Th
18.45-20.45
19 January
9 weeks
Bispham, Ground floor Elswick Building
Enrolment at First Class meeting – please bring along evidence of Union membership and your £15.00
Members,
Just a reminder that there is a Members Meeting today at 10.30am in 6201A/B. 1.5hrs facility time has been agreed for members to attend this meeting. As well as KC Jones coming to speak about Future Contracts, Jayson Sloss from PCS will also be attending to speak about Pensions. Feel free to ask questions.
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'Recruit A Friend' - This competition closes next Tuesday (29th November). Let me know if you require a copy of the recruitment form (sent out on 1st November) and get signing up your colleagues for your chance to win £10.
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Rachel Wallace-Dand
Ext 62858 (Room 8102B) or 60724 (Room 7130A)
PCS VA National Branch - Branch Organiser
H&S Convenor & TU H&S DSSR (Norcross)
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Members,
There will be a members meeting on Monday 21st November, 10.30am in room 6201A. One and a half hours facility time has been granted for members to attend this meeting. KC Jones from the Group Executive Committee will be coming to give an update on the Future Contracts.
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There will be a stall in Tommies on Wednesday 16th November during the lunch period to mark Anti-Bullying Week, information on a variety of topics will be available for staff to pick up as well as some freebies.
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The branch have discussed the possibility of setting up a Women's Committee and I have been tasked with seeking interest from the membership (females only - sorry!). If you feel there are issues affecting women that don't seem to be picked up at the moment and you'd be willing to sit on the committee please get in touch with me. If there is enough interest I will look into arranging a meeting.
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The branch now has its own Facebook page. If you use Facebook (in your own time) and want to 'like' it please search for 'PCS Veterans Agency National Branch'. We'll be keeping it updated with relevant news for our members. Non-members are welcome to have a look as well.
Regards,
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Rachel Wallace-Dand
Ext 62858 (Room 8102B) or 60724 (Room 7130A)
PCS VA National Branch - Branch Organiser
H&S Convenor & TU H&S DSSR (Norcross)
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http://vabranchpcs.blogspot.com/
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Members,
November is Recruit a Friend month. Please use the attached form, or contact myself for a hard copy, for signing up your colleagues but don't forget to put your name at the top. All members who sign up a non-member will be put in a draw to win £10. The more people you sign up the more chance you have of winning. Good luck.
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Last year we ran a Christmas Draw for all members and it has been agreed that we will do it again this Christmas. There is no need to enter, all members are included and the prize is £20.
Regards,
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Rachel Wallace-Dand
Ext 62858 (Room 8102B) or 60724 (Room 7130A)
PCS VA National Branch - Branch Organiser
H&S Convenor & TU H&S DSSR (Norcross)
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<<PCS application form recruitafriend.doc>>
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Members,
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As it is currently European Health and Safety Week, there will be a stall in Tommies tomorrow (Wednesday 26th October) during the lunch period for staff to come and discuss any issues they may have and to pick up literature on various topics such as RSI, stress and back pain.
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The branch have discussed the possibility of setting up a Women's Committee and I have been tasked with seeking interest from the membership (females only - sorry!). If you feel there are issues affecting women that don't seem to be picked up at the moment and you'd be willing to sit on the committee please get in touch with me. If there is enough interest I will look into arranging a meeting.
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The branch now has its own Facebook page. If you use Facebook (in your own time) and want to 'like' it please search for 'PCS Veterans Agency National Branch'. We'll be keeping it updated with relevant news for our members. Non-members are welcome to have a look as well.
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That's all for now. Regards,
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Rachel Wallace-Dand
Ext 62858 (Room 8102B) or 60724 (Room 7130A)
PCS VA National Branch - Branch Organiser
H&S Convenor & TU H&S DSSR (Norcross)
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http://vabranchpcs.blogspot.com/
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Members,
As some of you will know, Chris is leaving us at the end of the week. Anyone that wants to say goodbye to him is invited to come to the conference room, 6201A, on Friday 14th October during the lunch period - Chris is also providing a buffet lunch.
Please feel free to pass this invite to your non-union colleagues as I know Chris has worked with a lot of people throughout block 6 during the many, many years he has been here.
Many thanks,
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Rachel Wallace-Dand
Ext 62858 (Room 8102B) or 60724 (Room 7130A)
PCS VA National Branch - Branch Organiser
H&S Convenor & TU H&S DSSR (Norcross)
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