Final 2024 meeting of the national executive council heard that membership has grown over the year, with the largest percentage in social care
NEC
The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union rises to £13.56 an hour
First meeting since the general election also hears about developments on organising and on fighting racism and the far right
Christina McAnea tells national executive council: ‘We want to see as many Labour MPs returned as possible’
Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference
Union is ‘extremely concerned’ at reports that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions should cut ties with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The meeting also agreed a statement condemning the resumption of violence in Gaza and calling for an immediate ceasefire
‘We are encouraging all our branches to support the critical work of Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross,’ says general secretary
The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union rises to £12.70 an hour
Meeting agrees donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross
The decision at national delegate conference increases the ceiling age of young members from 26 to 30, with a dramatic impact for the union’s activists and structures
Libby Nolan is president, with Steve North and Julia Mwaluke in support
Industrial action and the defence of the right to strike continue to be priorities for the union
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