Rotherham Against the Cuts Meeting:
Tuesday, 5th July 2011, 7:30pm. Bridge Inn.
Chair: Neil Adshead
It was decided to have a meeting to finalise and agree the Constitution - this will be Tuesday 2nd August at the Bridge Inn at 7:30pm. NB This meeting is to discuss and finalise the Constitution ONLY!
The next RAC general meeting will be tuesday 9th August at the Bridge Inn at 7:30pm.
some contacts that have been made with community groups were discussed. We await replies.
A campaign of Letter-writing to the advertised was agreed on, to be organised by MH.
A Communications committee was agreed to be set up to take responsibility for leaflets, petitions and blog-content. Volunteers to be on this committee are requested.
Discussion around another public meeting was left open-ended pending further developments in the autumn regarding strikes and Trade Union actions.
It was agreed that stalls should be a strictly RAC forum but with literature from Unions and Youth campaigns to be accepted. It was agreed that the stall needed more literature - this was one way of helping to meet that need.
Unison (health branch) have provided an amended NHS petition (including RAC reference) to use on the stall.
Discussion of Manchester Tory Conference demo, Jarrow March and General strike.
Linzi Haynes stepped down as Treasurer and Tom Donaldson took up the post.
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Thursday, 28 July 2011
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Public Meeting Report: 14/07/2011
Rotherham Against the Cuts Public Meeting:
Thursday, 14th July 2011, 7:30pm, Bridge Inn.
Chair: Martin Hickman (RAC Sec.)
Speakers: Gavin Stevenson, Ralph Dyson.
Around 20 people attended. Gavin reported on the activities of Barnsley Students around the strikes of 30th June, highlighting the importance of involving young people in RAC and anti-cuts movements in general.
Ralph reported on the activites he was involved with on the 30th June, including picketing, speaking at RAC rally in Rotherham town Centre and marching in Sheffield. Ralph highlighted the importance of continuing to build RAC.
Many contributions from the floor restated RAC's commitment to making links with Trade Unions and students, whilst also making attempts to contact community groups and workers on the frontline, facing the cuts.
Next meeting confirmed for the 26th July at the Bridge Inn.
Thursday, 14th July 2011, 7:30pm, Bridge Inn.
Chair: Martin Hickman (RAC Sec.)
Speakers: Gavin Stevenson, Ralph Dyson.
Around 20 people attended. Gavin reported on the activities of Barnsley Students around the strikes of 30th June, highlighting the importance of involving young people in RAC and anti-cuts movements in general.
Ralph reported on the activites he was involved with on the 30th June, including picketing, speaking at RAC rally in Rotherham town Centre and marching in Sheffield. Ralph highlighted the importance of continuing to build RAC.
Many contributions from the floor restated RAC's commitment to making links with Trade Unions and students, whilst also making attempts to contact community groups and workers on the frontline, facing the cuts.
Next meeting confirmed for the 26th July at the Bridge Inn.
Monday, 11 July 2011
Meeting Report: 05/07/2011
Rotherham Against the Cuts Meeting:
Tuesday, 5th July 2011, 7:30pm. Bridge Inn.
Chair: Jill Adams
Draft constitutions were distributed to all who had not recieved them for perusal and further discussion. Insufficient members were in attendence to further discuss.
Speakers for the Public meeting, set for Thursday 14th July, were discussed. Still waiting for confirmation.
The next RAC meeting was set for Tuesday 26th July at the Bridge Inn
The email address (rothagainstcuts@hotmail.co.uk) was discussed and in the interests of confidentiality, only Chris Bingham will have DIRECT access to the email address and mailing list.
Further activities were discussed. RAC members to report back at the next meeting.
Jayne Fitzgerald was asked to produced a questionnaire to find out what cuts are affecting people and how. These are to be used on stalls, at the public meetings and possibly on facebook.
RAC vinyl banner will be produced.
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Meeting Report: 21/06/2011
Rotherham Against the Cuts Meeting:
Tuesday, 21th June 2011, 7:00pm. Bridge Inn.
Chair: Jill Adams
Draft constitutions were distributed for perusal and further discussion.
A rally for the 30th June was set for 11am in All Saints Square - speakers to be confirmed.
A post-Strike Public meeting was set for Thursday 14th July - details to be confirmed.
The next RAC meeting was set for Tuesday 5th July at the Bridge In at 7:30pm.
Martin Hickman was accepted as RAC Secretary, and Mick Duggan was accepted as RAC Vice-Chair.
RAC logos are to be circulated by Ralph Dyson and an RAC vinyl banner will be produced, pending agreement of the logo.
Tuesday, 21th June 2011, 7:00pm. Bridge Inn.
Chair: Jill Adams
Draft constitutions were distributed for perusal and further discussion.
A rally for the 30th June was set for 11am in All Saints Square - speakers to be confirmed.
A post-Strike Public meeting was set for Thursday 14th July - details to be confirmed.
The next RAC meeting was set for Tuesday 5th July at the Bridge In at 7:30pm.
Martin Hickman was accepted as RAC Secretary, and Mick Duggan was accepted as RAC Vice-Chair.
RAC logos are to be circulated by Ralph Dyson and an RAC vinyl banner will be produced, pending agreement of the logo.
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Meeting Report: 07/06/2011
Rotherham Against the Cuts Meeting:
Tuesday, 7th June 2011, 7:00pm.
Chair: Jill Adam
Around 15 people attended.
The RAC constitution was discussed and a draft mission statement was agreed pending a formal constitution. It was agreed that no decision would be made without prior discussion and agreement by the forum.
It was agreed that Jill Adams will be Chair, Linzi Haynes will be Treasurer and Chris Bingham will be responsible (with assistance from the rest of the group) for Publicity.
RAC have agreed to do campaign stalls every Saturday, from 11am to 1pm, in Rotherham Town Centre.
Simon Thorne will produce leaflets (with ideas from RAC participants) and will be handed to Tom Donaldson for printing.
Further discussion of RAC activity on 30th June - no decisions have been made, and final arrangements will be made at the next RAC meeting.
Next RAC meeting to be held on Tuesday 21st June - the event is yet to be confirmed.
A RAC publis meeting will be called on Thursday 7th July, following on from the 30th June strike, to help build the movement.
Tuesday, 7th June 2011, 7:00pm.
Chair: Jill Adam
Around 15 people attended.
The RAC constitution was discussed and a draft mission statement was agreed pending a formal constitution. It was agreed that no decision would be made without prior discussion and agreement by the forum.
It was agreed that Jill Adams will be Chair, Linzi Haynes will be Treasurer and Chris Bingham will be responsible (with assistance from the rest of the group) for Publicity.
RAC have agreed to do campaign stalls every Saturday, from 11am to 1pm, in Rotherham Town Centre.
Simon Thorne will produce leaflets (with ideas from RAC participants) and will be handed to Tom Donaldson for printing.
Further discussion of RAC activity on 30th June - no decisions have been made, and final arrangements will be made at the next RAC meeting.
Next RAC meeting to be held on Tuesday 21st June - the event is yet to be confirmed.
A RAC publis meeting will be called on Thursday 7th July, following on from the 30th June strike, to help build the movement.
Friday, 27 May 2011
Meeting Report: 26/05/2011
Rotherham Against the Cuts Public Meeting:
Thursday, 26th May 2011, 7:30pm.
Chair: Jill Adams
Speakers: Gavin Stevenson, Martin Hickman, Chris Bingham, Ralph Dyson.
Around 25 people attended (including speakers). Gavin described the events unfolding in Barnsley College, highlighting the energy and vitality of the students. Martin spoke to highlight the PCS union in the build up to the 30th June strike. Chris spoke about the need to build the anticuts movement to ensure that the cuts don't lead to far-Right gains. Ralph described the recent industrial action to secure jobs in Rawmarsh.
A vote was taken to formally establish "Rotherham Against the Cuts" as an open campaigning group. More discussion about a formal constitution will take place in future (date not set) meetings.
It was agreed that a number of those present should do a campaign stall on Saturday 4th June, giving a week for a group (Chris Bingham, Phil Turner, Jake Smith) to compose leaflets and petitions.
A proposal for another meeting was pencilled in for either on Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th June.
Chris Bingham and Ben Vergara volunteered to be responsible for Social Media (Facebook, blog etc).
More information will be found out regardinga potential lobby of the Cabinet meeting on June 8th at 10.30am
Links.
PCS - Public and Commercial Services Union
SWP - Socialist Workers Party
SP - Socialist Party
NUT - National Union of Teachers
Thursday, 26th May 2011, 7:30pm.
Chair: Jill Adams
Speakers: Gavin Stevenson, Martin Hickman, Chris Bingham, Ralph Dyson.
Around 25 people attended (including speakers). Gavin described the events unfolding in Barnsley College, highlighting the energy and vitality of the students. Martin spoke to highlight the PCS union in the build up to the 30th June strike. Chris spoke about the need to build the anticuts movement to ensure that the cuts don't lead to far-Right gains. Ralph described the recent industrial action to secure jobs in Rawmarsh.
A vote was taken to formally establish "Rotherham Against the Cuts" as an open campaigning group. More discussion about a formal constitution will take place in future (date not set) meetings.
It was agreed that a number of those present should do a campaign stall on Saturday 4th June, giving a week for a group (Chris Bingham, Phil Turner, Jake Smith) to compose leaflets and petitions.
A proposal for another meeting was pencilled in for either on Tuesday 7th or Wednesday 8th June.
Chris Bingham and Ben Vergara volunteered to be responsible for Social Media (Facebook, blog etc).
More information will be found out regardinga potential lobby of the Cabinet meeting on June 8th at 10.30am
Links.
PCS - Public and Commercial Services Union
SWP - Socialist Workers Party
SP - Socialist Party
NUT - National Union of Teachers
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