Thursday | 10 Jun 2004
Derby Learning Centre
I went to Derby today to attend the opening of the Derby Learning Centre.
Present at the opening was the Minister for Higher Education – Alan Johnson MP, also previous GS of CWU. Simon Walker – Branch Secretary of Derbyshire Amal has done a great job working with Trish Lavelle and also Lynne Wilson – General Area Manager East Midlands Royal Mail has done a great job.
Mick Arnott, MRE and others were also in attendance.
Bob Laxton MP, CWU “Constituency supported” was also present.
Please see full story for background of the Learning Centre.
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I read the news today
It’s good to see the advert on page 3 of today’s Guardian urging people to use their vote to stop the fascist BNP.
On page 19 of the Guardian I noticed an article on BT’s decision to transform network which made interesting reading.
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Tuesday | 8 Jun 2004
EOC Agreement
Today I attended the formal sign off agreement between the CWU and EOC.
The co-ordination of the agreement was organised by Grace Mitchell, Assistant Secretary. In attendance for the EOC was Wendy Foulger - Director, Caroline Slocock - Chief Executive. In attendance for the CWU was Grace Mitchell, Jim Moher, Chris Proctor, Linda Brodie and Janet Mather.
There was a formal launch of the agreement, see full story for my remarks. There is a fringe meeting at Annual Conference on this.
It has been a great day for the Union.
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This is Money
I have received a letter from CWFS and they have coverage on the following website This is money. This is a consumer web site.
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Monday | 7 Jun 2004
Seminar
I attended the European Seminar on Xenaphobia and Racism at CWU HQ. It was very well attended. Please see full story for my speech.
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Thursday | 3 Jun 2004
GS Column - May Voice
Please see full story for my GS column that will be appearing in the May edition of the Voice.
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The Times
As a result of an article that appeared in The Times last Friday fuelling speculation over privatisation, I wrote a letter to the newspaper which appeared in today’s edition.
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Wednesday | 2 Jun 2004
Broadband
The Newstatesman had a very interesting supplement in this edition on Broadband.
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I read the news today
Another article which may be of interest is about the pay gap widening between men and women.
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I read the news today
An article I found interesting on oil prices was in The Daily Mail yesterday.
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Tuesday | 1 Jun 2004
The Picket
On Friday April 30th The Picket closed. My brother Phil ran it. The website is currently being updated, but please take a look in the near future to see what was and is no more, The Picket.
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Sunday | 30 May 2004
Unite Concert
Attended a free concert organised by Unite to speak on the work of Unite Against Fascism.
The venue was the Liverpool Students Union; the best group I ever saw was there - Principle Edwards Magic Theatre; this time I listened to Badly Drawn Boy and a new band called The Music. Jane Loftus,CWU NEC member, and Chris Tapper, Divisional Representative was also there.
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Thursday | 27 May 2004
NEC
Today was our statutory NEC meeting. Today’s agenda was very packed and the meeting went on for most of the day. I suppose this is to be expected in the run up to conference.
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Wednesday | 26 May 2004
North / South Initiative
I was in Ireland today for the North / South Initiative. Please see full story for my speech.
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Tuesday | 25 May 2004
AMICUS
Today I attended a joint CWU/ AMICUS meeting which went very well.
I then got a flight to Dublin for a meeting tomorrow regarding the North / South Initiative.
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