I attended the branch mandating meeting yesterday.
I was surprised by the turnout - it was standing room only. We will have to book a larger room next year.
The meeting gave a very clear direction to the delegates to support motions to fight cuts in jobs and services.
The meeting felt that PCS should take a lead in fighting for a united campaign across all public sector unions but if we have to go it alone in taking industrial action, we should not wait for the other unions to come on board.
The meeting strongly felt that we should step up our efforts to make the FTAs permanent.
The meeting agreed that, in order to argue the case for a united public sector campaign at the TUC we should support the Left Unity candidates at the elections held at conference.
The delegates were encouraged to support motions to support the TPIP campaign.
The meeting then discussed the proposal to stand PCS candidates in parliamentary elections.
The debate was lively, well considered & intelligent.
The meeting decided to instruct the branch delegates to vote against but there were a significant minority in favour.
To find out what happens at conference keep checking on this blog next week as I will update live from the conference floor.
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At the mandating meeting, there was a comment made that instead of discussing standing PCS candidates independently in elections, we should begin to discuss the prospect for a new mass party to represent working people.
ReplyDeleteI took on board these comments and there is now a 'discussion thread' on our Facebook group about this.
The Facebook group is 'PCS DWP Leicestershire General Branch'. If you are already a member, have a look at the thread and contribute your views. If you are a Facebook user, but have not joined the group please consider doing so and then also join in the discussion.