Minutes of UNISON Annual General Meeting
Thursday 10th March 2016
Practical Room, Education Unit, Western Isles Hospital
1. Welcome and Introductions
Mairi Murray welcomed all members to the meeting and introduced Willie Duffy – Regional Organiser, Jane Atkinson – Area Organiser, Ken Matthews – Regional Organiser and Wilma Kennedy – Scottish Health Council.
2. Apologies
Apologies have been received from Catriona Macaulay
3. Guest Speaker – Willie Duffy, Regional Organiser
Willie gave a presentation on UNISON Pension Choice Briefing, which is attached for information.
There was mention of Lighthouse Financial Advisors and it was agreed that the Branch Ececutive would look at inviting them to carry out a ‘clinic’ for staff to discuss and get advice on their own pensions choice exercise.
The Chairperson thanked Willie for his presentation
4. Approval of Minutes
The minute of the AGM held in 2015 were approved
5. Chairperson’s Address
The Chair told the meeting that this has been a busy year for the committee with the approval of updated work life balance policies, i.e Phased Retirement and Paid Parental Leave. There has also been the Band 1 Review and Paid as if at Work where arrears of pay are dating back to 2008.This is still ongoing and issues arising with systems in place. A letter will be going out to all members and anyone who is affected can get back to us.
6. Treasurers Report
Alistair reported that the book to the year end 2015 have now been audited. Statements have been provided along with the papers for the meeting. No questions were asked in relation to these.
7. Honoraria
Alistair explained to the meeting that this is paid annually to the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer made up of 10% of branch income. At the time of the meeting there was no definite figure on honoraria, but bur a rough estimate was £4-500 per person.
The members agreed to this being paid.
8. Appointment of Auditors
It was agreed that Christine Kennedy and Sarah Macdonald will continue in their role as auditors
9. Election of Branch Officers
The following nominations were approved and accepted
Officers
Chairperson Mairi Murray
Vice- Chairperson Stephan Smit
Treasurer Alistair Morrison
Secretary Jane Montgomery
Education Officer Mustapha Hocine
Welfare Officer Kath Mace
Communications Officer Janet Marshall
Equality Officer Gillian Macdonald
As Alistair has agreed to continue as Treasurer, we will have to get this approved nationally.
Ross Munro will discuss Health and Safety Training with members with an interest in becoming H&S reps
10. Election of Stewards
Admin Richard Galloway
Chris Ann Munro
Dental Services Norma Macsween (Contact)
Domestic Norma Sykes
Moira Mackenzie
IT Mark Stainton (Contact)
Nursing Kath Mace
St Brendans Laura Jane Johnstone (Contact)
Uist & Barra (Admin) Mustapha Hocine (Contact)
Radiology Gillian Macdonald
Union Learning Reps Gillian Macdonald
Elaine Macleod
11. AOCB
Janet Marshall advised the meeting that the new website will be available soon.
The chair thanked everyone for attending the AGM and presented the guests with small gifts for their support.
The meeting closed at 3pm
Jane Montgomery Steward
Anna Nicolson Member
Norma Macsween Contact
Joyce Murray Member
Stephan Smit Vice Chair
Elaine Macleod Member
Alison Maciver Member
Margaret-Ann Maciver Member
Marina Maclean Member
George Maciver Member
Richard Galloway Steward
Janet Marshall Steward
Maggie Macdonald Member
Margaret Smith Member
Moira Sykes Steward
Margaret Morrison Member
Mary Ann Campbell Member
Reinier Latanstein Van Vosat Member
Ross Munro Member
Ann Macdonald Member
Janet Tierney Secretary
Catherine M Johnson Member
Nina Maciver Member
Gillian Macdonald Steward
Mark Stainton Member
Ina Macleod Member
Alison Macrae Member
Joan Chisholm Member
Elaine Mackenzie Member
Sonja Smit Member
Mairi Murray Chair
Willie Duffy RO
Lena Mackay Member
Muriel Macdonald Member
Norman Morrison Member
Margaret Moar Member
Kath Mace Steward
Alistair Morrison Treasurer
Chris Ann Munro Steward
Agnes Hodgart Member