How will UNISON consult members?
The National Executive Council (NEC) has agreed to a request from the Service Group Executive (SGE) to designate part of the April 2003 Health Conference as a “special conference” to discuss the Agenda for Change proposals. A ballot of all members will follow this conference. Currently the SGE has agreed that formal consultation will not take place while the firefighters’ dispute remains unresolved. However we are currently briefing activists, regional health committees and regional officers with a view to cascading information down. We will be making available different levels of information from simple information leaflets and briefings to more detailed documentation for negotiators and stewards. Branches will also be encouraged to have a wide ranging consultation strategy with a view to encouraging as wider participation as possible during the process.
