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Executive Committee Meeting 12th November 2024
Hybrid Meeting – Head Office & Zoom
Introduction from Melissa Heywood, TSSA President
The November EC meeting was productive and insightful, as we discussed several important topics, including: Welcoming the new Assistant General Secretary, receiving a thorough update of the union's finances and the TSSA's campaign to save Ticket Offices from closure in Scotland.
Below you'll find a summary of the minutes capturing the highlights and actionable items from our conversations.
Thank you to all our members for your continued dedication and engagement.
Warm regards,
President
TSSA
Summary of Agenda
- Newly elected Executive Committee member – Dean Thwaites – was welcomed to the EC
- Newly appointed Assistant General Secretary - Maria Fawcett – was also welcomed to the EC
- The EC were provided with a report by HR. Staff provided an overview of the current operations. EC discussed newly established policies and training opportunities.
- The EC were presented with a thorough report of TSSA’s finances. EC discussed acknowledged areas for further improvement but also highlighted how under the current leadership finances had drastically improved and this needed to be conveyed to the membership.
- EC were provided with an overview of the Ticket Office Campaign in Scotland. This is a priority as we are seeing the closure by stealth of ticket offices, the decision by the SNP was made without discussion with any of the unions.
- An overview of matters in Wales was provided. There is a push to get recognition within Transport for Wales.
- EC discussed the TSSA delegations to conferences.
- EC discussed training for Trustees and Audit Committee.
- The Acting AGS updated the EC on matters currently coming to conclusion including the changes to the Bristol office, which will hugely reduce maintenance costs, and some legacy issues.
- The EC reviewed and discussed correspondence received.