Unite Community’s Motion (see below) to the Yorkshire and Humber TUC AGM was passed unanimously last weekend in Sheffield. Dominic Goldrick and Calum Stanland spoke passionately on the motion which was mentioned in the conference summing up once again proving that Unite Community is fast becoming a recognised and important part in our movement.

RESOLUTIONS TO THE YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER TUC AGM 2014

RESOLUTION FROM UNITE THE UNION ON COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNING

This Regional TUC AGM welcomes the formation of Unite Community Branches, their work in the Community (most notably their work in fighting the cruel and unjust Bedroom Tax), and their Support of our members involved in Industrial action. This TUC AGM backs the new dynamic Unite Community Members have brought to our Region and pledges to support the work undertaken by Unite Community.
Examples of the work Unite Community members have been involved in.
Supporting Industrial Branches
  • Supported Unite Members involved in the Yorkshire Ambulance Dispute.
  • Supported Construction workers with the Blacklisting Campaign.
  • Have helped recruit and organise on Greenfield Sites.
  • Supported Unite Industrial members with Medical appeals through our new Community Centres.
  • Held Lively protests against Zero Hours Contracts
Colleges and Universities
  • Organised Showing of the “Wrong ‘Un” Suffragette play.
  • Organised Debates with Conservative MP’S on the “Legacy of Thatcher”
  • Organised Public Speaking Courses and Activist Training.
  • Took part in supporting the Education workers strike.
  • Campaigned against cuts in EMA and the introduction of Tuition Fee’s.
Welfare Reform Campaigns
  • Opened Two Community Support Centres in conjunction with the NUM to support our communities suffering From the Cruel Welfare Reforms.
  • Linked with Food Banks to help the most vulnerable in our society.
  • Picketed Stores that Continue to use Workfare.
  • Organised Demonstrations, Pickets and Lobbies over the hated Bedroom Tax.
  • Trained over forty Unite Community Activists on Welfare Rights.
  • Picketed and Protested outside ATOS.
  • Took four Coaches of Community Members to the October NHS Demonstration.
This AGM therefore calls on the Yorkshire & Humber TUC to support these Community initiatives and help strengthen the link between our Communities and Trade Unions.