29 – 31 October 2022
The Brighton Centre Kings Road East Sussex BN1 2GR
UNISON’s National Disabled Members Self-Organised Group Committee has agreed to hold a National Disabled Members Self-Organised Group Conference on Saturday 29th October to Monday 31st October 2022.
We have now opened the Online Conferencing System (OCS) to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.
Please note the deadline to submit motions on OCS is
12.00 noon on Friday 8th July 2022
UNISON’s National Disabled Members Self-Organised Group Conference takes place over (Three) day. All delegates and visitors may attend all sessions of conference but voting on motions is restricted to delegates only. Delegates should attend all sessions of Conference.
The conference bulletin will have further information on motion submission from the SOC and submission deadlines.
Delegates should contact their branch to be registered through the OCS.
If you have any queries, please contact the Conference Office at conferences@unison.co.uk
Registration and Enquiries
If you want to attend the conference, please contact your branch who can register you as a delegate or visitor on the Online Conference System (OCS). Once you are registered you will receive a email confirmation from OCS.
If you have any queries about the conference, please email conferences@unison.co.uk
Travel Arrangements
Branches are asked to book all travel arrangements for conference through Stewart Corporate Travel by emailing
unison@stewarttravelmanagement.com
or telephone:
Travel costs for Delegates and Sharer 1’s will be funded nationally; travel costs for Visitors and Sharer 2’s must be paid for by the branch.
Branches are responsible for funding their delegates and visitors attendance at conference. Subsistence should cover the cost of accommodation, meals, childcare, dependent care and facilitation.
Driving is discouraged for conference unless delegates are travelling together or as a reasonable adjustment. Total reclaimable will be the cost of standard tickets or cost of car travel – whichever is the lesser
Accommodation
Booking accommodation – please book any accommodation required with a reputable provider with a generous cancellation policy.
Please ensure that members have written confirmation of any booked and paid for accommodation
Branches are encouraged to arrange accommodation through VisitBrighton accommodation Booking Service.
Using the Booking Service supports the work of our members in local government and ensures our continuing ability, as a not-for-profit organisation, to secure preferential rates for our conference venues.
For full details of current availability and for bookings please go to:
Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/UNDSC2022
Email: delegates@visitbrighton.com
Phone: 01273 292626
Timetable
| Deadline for Submission of Motions | 5.00pm | Friday 8 July 2022 |
| Deadline for Submission of Amendments
to Standing Orders |
5.00pm | Friday 8 July 2022
|
| Deadline for Submission of Amendments to
NDMC Constitution |
5.00pm | Friday 8 July 2022
|
| Publication of Preliminary Agenda | Friday 29 July 2022 | |
| Deadline for Submission of Delegates | 5.00pm | Thursday 04 August 2022 |
| Deadline for online Creche and Babysitting requests | 5.00pm | Thursday 18 August 2022 |
| Deadline for Submission of Amendments | 5.00pm | Friday 2 September 2022 |
| Deadline for online Reasonable Adjustment requests for access | 5.00pm | Thursday 18 August 2022 |
| Publication of Final Agenda | Friday 30 September 2022 | |
| Deadline for nominations | 5.00pm | Friday 21 October 2022 |
| Deadline for Emergency Motions | 5.00pm | Friday 21 October 2022 |
| Deadline for Submitting Change of Delegates on the OCS | 11.59pm | Monday 24 October 2022 |
Personal Pronouns
It is now possible to add your personal pronouns to the online conference system so that they can appear on your credentials.
For information on how to do this, please visit the UNISON website, click on events, choose your conference and scroll to the documents at the bottom of the page and open “Personal pronouns in OCS – User guide”.
If you require help, please email the conference team, conferences@unison.co.uk or telephone, 0207 121 5123.
Resources
Conference Motions
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Tory chaos – subject to change
Carried
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Breaking down barriers to employment
Carried as Amended
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Say NO to a Bill of Rights that REDUCES disabled and LGBT+ rights
Carried as Amended
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Securing the legacy of the year of disabled workers
Carried as Amended
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BSL Act – Next steps in protecting and preserving our language
Carried
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Towards an inclusive Women’s Health Strategy
Carried as Amended
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Disabled people and the cost of living crisis
Carried as Amended
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Access All Areas: Addiction services that are open to all
Carried as Amended
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Accessible mental health services
Carried as Amended
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Long Covid and access to PIP for Black disabled workers
Carried
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Smashing all equality pay gaps
Carried
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Trans Ally Training
Carried as Amended
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Transport: Government fails again
Carried as Amended
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Disability Pay Gap
Carried
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Men and mental health
Carried as Amended
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Uncovering the impact of Covid 19 on disabled members
Carried as Amended
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SELF-ORGANISATION: NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US, IS FOR US
Carried