Special Conference “CWU Restructuring” – Sunday 21st April 2024
Attached with this Letter to Branches are motion forms for the Special Conference “CWU Restructuring”. Branches should note that the motion guide for submitting motions to the Special Conference “CWU Restructuring” is also attached and Branches and Regions are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with these prior to drafting and submitting motions.
Entitlements
As the rulebook on entitlement to submit motions to a Special Conference is silent, the Standing Orders Committee has consulted the President for a decision. It was decided the entitlement should reflect the fact that the duration of this conference is one day.
Therefore, in relation to the Special Conference “CWU Restructuring”, all Branches are entitled to submit two motions. Regional Committees are entitled to submit two motions to the Special Conference “CWU Restructuring”.
Branches and Regions will only be able to submit motions to change policy contained within the NEC CWU Restructuring papers published by the NEC.
Branches and Regions submitting motions to amend any part of the NEC report relating to issues governed under the Rules of the union are STRONGLY advised to submit corresponding rule proposals to the Rules Revision Conference in order to implement the change.
Branches and Regional Committees are also reminded that the closing date for the submission of motions to the Special Conference “CWU Restructuring” is Noon Wednesday 20th March 2024. Submission of motions can be by post or email but must arrive by Noon.
If sending Motions by post, Branches must ensure they use a signed for service which guarantees delivery by the closing date and time.
Branches, Regions and the NEC are reminded that the Standing Orders Committee will not alter or amend any of the motions submitted therefore it is important that motions are checked before they are submitted, and that they meet the terms detailed in the attached guidance notes.
Please note that all correspondence must be sent by email to conferences@cwu.org and no other personal email address.
Any queries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Angela Niven on 020 8971 7256 or by email to conferences@cwu.org
Yours sincerely,
A P Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary
LTB 098/24 – Special Conference CWU Restructuring – Sunday 21st April 2024
Att: Special Conference Motion Guide 2024
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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