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Matt Gillett – Assistant Secretary

 

Matt says “ I am proud to have been elected as Assistant Secretary to the new South West Regional Committee and look forward to working with colleagues from all branches in the three constituencies.  My Branch has been a keen supporter of introducing this structure and believes it gives us great opportunities to build links and share knowledge and experience. 

I believe that one of the biggest challenges facing us is in the area of recruitment and organisation.  We must organise in the increasing number of non-traditional companies throughout the telecommunications and postal industry.  Whilst the Employment Relations Act may not go as far as we might wish it is at least one of the first major pieces of positive legislation for Unions introduced for over twenty years.  The new legal rights to representation in discipline and grievance offer potential protection for millions more members.  The CWU, and the wider TUC, must grasp this opportunity to build throughout all the workplaces in this country.  It is clear that there is still a burning desire amongst workers and for the representation and justice offered by Unions.  Using the best of both traditional and modern methods we must make sure we reach these workers.”  

 

Union History

 

Joined BT, December 1985

Joined UCW December 1985

Joined NCU January 1987

Branch Committee from March 1987

Branch Secretary from February 1995 to date

Branch Political Officer January 2000 to date

South West Clerical Regional Secretary June 2000 to date

Delegate to CWU Annual Conference 1995 to date

Delegate to CWU Rules Revision Conference 1995 & 2000

Delegate to CWU NewGRID Special Conference 2000

Elected as Assistant Secretary to South West Regional Committee October 2000  

For More Information Contact:

Communication Workers Union (UK) South West Region
CWU Regional Secretary, CWU, 20 Church Road, Lawrence Hill, BRISTOL. BS5 9JA
Tel: 0117-935-0055
FAX: 0117-935-1169

 

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