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The Regional Council Secretary wrote to all branches, asking for their assessment of their branch’s work during 2009, and suggesting that they might address the following points: - whether your membership grew or shrunk during 2009, and why you think this is - any problems you have had filling reps’ positions within the branch’s area - how effective your branch was during any industrial action in your area last year - what recruitment activities you have organised - any comments on how the union, either nationally or regionally, has helped (or not helped!) - ideas for future improvements
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Hammersmith & City branch report
Membership grew in 09 according to Head office by 10% from 708 to 776 . I do not at this time have a break down of areas but will investigate further at a later date.
But from my experience the growth appears to me to be in Bus driver members we will have a loss in this area later this year due 150 bus drivers losing there jobs at Westbourne Park this Jan and Feb. .
We currently have no vacancy's for reps on LUL however were reps are proactive and keen membership grows (Apart form learner reps which I must admit I have not given Consideration to). Bus rep we don't really have a rep and most of the time this falls upon myself or regional office this area is very difficult for many reasons.
Industrial Action - I believe in my area this was well supported with the closing of certain stations for first time in many years. And I must congratulate the Local reps especially Liverpool Street, Paddington/Ladbroke Grove and Kings Cross as well as the train Crew reps.
Union Nationally/Regionally- I feel we are still suffering from issues that occurred with Bobby Law and the way the dispute was settled.
Recruitment activity - it is very difficult as members don't want to give up time even when offered loss of earnings
Future Improvements - ensure all reps are fully trained(even myself), the reinvigorating of the branch newsletter and trying to encourage better branch attendance.
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