Evening

Okay, so we spent nearly 2 hours discussing our motions and amendments, we all know exactly what hymn sheet we're singing from now. I then went for a nice swim in the pool. Rosealine and I had a very nice meal in the restaurant whilst the others watched football. The game is still on so here I am passing the time writing this whilst England play the USA.

Arrival

Just arrived and unpacked nd sorted out the wifi access. Myself, Malcolm, Annie, and Rosealine are going to go through our motion and amendment speeches in about 15 minutes so it's already go go go go go... No rest for the wicked, and then a very bust day tomorrow at the WET group conference, got a an amendment to present on an LGBT motion, so hope to raise one's profile...

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UNISON Conferences | the public service union

UNISON Conferences | the public service union

Anticipation & Background

Okay so this is my first conference. A bit scared but looking forward to it. Myself and Branch have already been through all the motions and amendments for the WET and NDC. The WET group is for the Water, Environment, and Transport companies/organisations. This group is specific to our industry. We are not in the public service sector, therefore as UNISON is a public service union, we are 'officially' recognised under the WET group.

I'm a novice at this so apologies to Branch if I have stated anything that is not correct.

It is also important to point out that any opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the Branch and the Branch cannot be held accountable for any mistakes or blatant slander (lol), although my aim is to express solely the views of the Branch.

WET conference starts on Sunday. I will try and blog again before the Sunday, probably Saturday evening once we arrive in Bournemouth...