I am aware of discussions going on at a national level about the role and the level of involvement retired members can have with their branches of origin. I have seen no evidence to suggest anything other than the need to welcome and embrace the help, support and contribution retired members can make. In fact I know of examples like in Lambeth and Croydon local government where the activity from RM's greatly contributes to the work done.
I think there is a fundamental point to be made when it comes to allowing RM's to vote on matters where they are not affected but I do not see why they can not be in the branch and participate at Branch Committee meetings/discussions or hold positrons of Convenor or Treasurer?
Unison will lose out if the rules are not looked at again and brought up to date.
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