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Executive Committee Meeting 14 - 15 January 2025
TSSA Executive Committee Meeting - Minutes for Branches & Website
Hybrid meeting – Head Office & Zoom
Introduction from Melissa Heywood, TSSA President
The January EC meeting had another big financial feature: the budget for the next financial year and preparing for the union’s formal audit.
EC members saw an amended budget, based on feedback given to staff at the last EC meeting.
The EC were given an update on the finances of the union, how expenditure tallied with strategic priorities and how it enabled the union to serve current and future members.
We also received updates on all areas of the union's work, including the work of the Political Officer, the union’s current membership system and live campaigns.
Below you'll find a summary of the minutes capturing the highlights and actionable items from our conversations.
Warm regards,
President
TSSA
Summary of Agenda
- The EC were presented with a revised Budget, after feedback was received at the December 2024 EC meeting – the EC discussed the budget and provided further input on current plans
- EC members received an update from several EC subcommittees, including Audit and Investments committees
- The Political Officer updated the EC about ongoing political work, including a report back after attending the TUC Racial Justice Conference with TSSA delegates, TSSA’s Scotrail campaign and engaging with the Transport Select Committee
- EC members received a presentation from staff on Merlin, the TSSA’s membership system – they were informed about the benefits of the system, what can currently be achieved and the future potential of it
- The EC reviewed the most up to date data in relation to the TSSA membership and noted the current situation with members and divisional councils, including increases to Network Rail membership
- Staff provided a report on potential improvements that could be made to the TSSA’s social media and communications
- The EC were updated on the Keep Transport Workers Safe campaign, including finding out more about the report covering the main findings of the TSSA’s survey on violence experienced by transport workers
- The EC discussed plans for the TSSA Annual Conference 2025
- The EC were updated on TSSA democracy, including live EC elections
- The EC reviewed the correspondence received since the last EC meeting