The TUC Disability Conference 2011 will be held at Congress House, Great Russell Street, London.
Wed 25th May
Start: 11.00am
End: 6.00pm
Thur 26th May
Start: 9.30am
End: 5.30pm
Accommodation, Travel Subsistence
Accommodation will be booked for the delegation. Accommodation, travel and subsistence will be met from central funds.
PCS Delegation
PCS will be sending a delegation to the conference which will include places for disabled members, who will be selected from among those either selfnominating or put forward by Branches. Precise numbers are still to be decided.
PCS has a policy of encouraging disabled members to apply for the conference.
Roles & Responsibilities
TUC Equality Conferences are important. They provide opportunities for PCS to build support for campaigns. All selected candidates have a responsibility to participate fully in conference proceedings by speaking on at least one motion or ask a question about the progress of adopted policy reported in the TUC Disability Conference annual report. Delegates are required to attend for the full duration of conference.
Pre conference delegate meeting
There will be a pre-conference delegate meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday 24 May 2010.
The delegation meeting will provide an opportunity to update members on policy developments and have questions answered about conference procedures.
Selection Criteria/Applications
An Application Form MUST be used when applying for consideration. These can be obtained from your Branch Secretary on 01253 333484 or by emailing duncan.griffiths@dwp.gsi.gov.uk.
The criteria for selection of delegates will be:
- The need to achieve a wide mix of union groups and employers The need to have a reasonable geographical spread
- The need to encourage more disabled people to take an active role in union activities.
In considering applications, great weight will be attached to the reasons given for wanting to be a delegate to this important event. So applicants should spend some time outlining their reasons.
The TUC Conference is NOT primarily a learning event - business is concerned with the debating of policy motions submitted by affiliated unions.
Deadline for receipt by HQ of Branch Nominations
Please ensure that nominations are sent to Lorna Campbell, at PCS HQ, 160 Falcon Road, London SW11 2LN by the closing date which is: 11 February, 2011 (mid-day).
No nominations will be taken after mid-day on this date.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Lorna on 020 7801 2683. Alternatively, she can be e-mailed at equality@pcs.org.uk
Faxes are acceptable and can be sent to 020 7801 2763. You can also e-mail nominations to equality@pcs.org.uk
