And if not the ILT, there would be something possibly worse imposed by the government. Several examples were quoted of staff who were being bullied or intimidated into joining by their institutions as it was. Other suggestions included some means of validating the extensive training and monitoring already going on at a local level. Representatives to Council are nominated from the Executive Committee every year. We urgently need more Executive Members, either as part of the team, or to take on specific roles.
Training is provided and mentoring if necessary.
Any member of the Union can attend a meeting of the Executive Committee as an observer at any time, but please contact the office beforehand. PASS IT ON . He will be updating us on cost of living increases, the gender gap, what will happen to the 'additional' money for universities we have been told about, the future of national negotiations, and all the other live issues at the moment. There will also be an opportunity ask questions or raise queries.