University Hospitals Birmingham UNISON

Dear member,

Annual General Meeting 2010

You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of University Hospital Birmingham UNISON Branch on 23^rd February 2010 at 12.30 at the Morris Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (lunch provided).

With the recession everyone is worried about the future. UNISON has been standing up for our members and speaking out for public services through our Million Voices Campaign.  As part of this campaign, our AGM we will hear from UHB’s Chief Executive Julie Moore and UNISON Regional Secretary Roger McKenzie about their visions for the NHS.

But more importantly we want to you, our members, to speak out about what you want to see from your NHS. That’s why it’s important you come along. For more information on the million voices campaign and add your voice go to www.unison.org.uk/million

The AGM is also an important opportunity for you to hear what the Branch has been doing on your behalf, hold your Branch Officers to account and elect Officers for the next year. It’s your UNISON Branch, so have your say on how it works.

Enclosed you will find the following important information:

• Notice of election for Branch Officers
• Become a local Steward or Workplace Contact
• How to submit motions/amendments to Branch Rules
• Branch Rules as amended by the AGM 2009
• Minutes of Branch AGM 2009

The Agenda, details of nominations for elections, and any business submitted will be available online at www.uhbunison.org.uk/agm at least a week before the AGM, if you would like to be sent hard copies please contact James Anthony, Branch Chair.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Yours,

Sharon Otto                                     James Anthony

Branch Secretary                              Branch Chair

With the recession meaning public spending is under increasing scrutinee and an expensive PFI Hospital nearly built, we’ll be asking Tim Jones UHB Executive Director and Roger McKensie UNISON Regional Secretary what they see for the future of our NHS? It is disappointing that Julie Moore is unable to attend but Tim will be a great stand in.

Every year University Hospital Birmingham UNISON holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to conduct important business and elect local Officers for the coming year. For full details go the the AGM section of the website

This year the meeting will be linked to UNISON's Million Voices campaign and (as well as hearing from Tim and Roger) we want you, our members, to speak out for what you want for the future of our health service.

The meeting is being held at 12.30 on the 23rd February 2010 at the Morris Centre Club.

An excellent lunch will be provided.

The meeting is only open to University Hospital Birmingham UNISON Branch members - if you want to get involved then join now!

For more information contact Branch Chair James Anthony