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2nd orientation session with FTUC Affiliates, 13 th June, 2019 FTUC Conference Room, Suva

Join us for an informative session where we will introduce the FTUC organization and office procedures, and discuss the expected response from affiliates. Learn about the structure, biennial congress, election process, and more.

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2nd orientation session with FTUC Affiliates, 13 th June, 2019 FTUC Conference Room, Suva

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  1. 2nd orientation session with FTUC Affiliates, 13thJune, 2019 FTUC Conference Room, Suva www.ftuc.org.fj Find us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FTUC1/ 18/11/2019 1

  2. Agenda • Welcome and Introduction • Aim & Objectives of session 1. To introduce the organisation and office 2. To familiarise with procedures of the Organisation and expected response from affiliates 18/11/2019 2

  3. Structure Biennial Delegates Congress National Council National Executive Board Youth Committee Communications Women's Committee Secretariat Workers Activities Policy Committee Organising 18/11/2019 3

  4. Biennial Delegates Congress S8 • Meets every two years • Affiliate entitlements as per size of membership 8.3.1 • Youth and Women Conferences – March and April • Report of Activities & finance of 2 years • Secretariat coordinates requirements with committees and reps . • Proposals for activities/finance : Work- plan and progress/evaluation • Proposals for amendments to the Constitution • Endorsement of Office bearers • AOB- with permission of NEB 18/11/2019 4

  5. Biennial Delegates Congress S10 • Election process: call for nominations and motions before the 28thday to the BDC – S10 • Before 14 days nominations received -S10.2 • Before 7 days, agenda circulated, motions and nominations approved by NEB for endorsement at BDC. – S10.3 18/11/2019 5

  6. BDC Process eg: 3rdApril latest – Call for nominations BY Secretariat 17thApril - Nominations received and report to Board prepared NEB meeting 1stMay - Agenda and Papers circulated 8thMay - BDC Meetings 18/11/2019 6

  7. National Council • A executive body of affiliate leaders • Membership based of 2 reps each and 2 substitutes from each affiliate , youth and Women reps – 4 each • At least 2 to 4 times a year or as required • Reports from Committees and Representatives and Secretariat 18/11/2019 7

  8. National Executive Board • Elected every two years at BDC , • Next BDC – 2020 1st & 2nd May, Nadi • Composition : P, 4 VPs, at least two of which are women, S, 2 ANS, Treasurer . Total of 9 • Plus Y and W Chairs as observers • No union or rep is to hold more than 1 seat. 18/11/2019 8

  9. Sub Committees: • Organising – President , Daniel Urai • Workers Activities/ Events – ANS – Ms Latee • Youth – VP Semisi Turagabaleti - FASA • Women-VP Ms Miriama – SAUF • Communications & Publicity - VP Teresa Ali • Policy and Constitution Review/ Strategic Plan- NT, Mr AD Singh • Coordination of all Committees : EO on behalf and in consultation with NS • Additional VP and ANS- As delegated by the NS • S12.3.3 e) NS is an ex-officio member of all Committees. For past 10 years, role has been delegated or shared with the EO/ Centre Administrator. 18/11/2019 9

  10. International linkages 1. International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)- Brussels 2. International Trade Union Confederation Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) – Singapore • International Labour Organisation – Geneva • ILC- Tripartite Representation • Sectoral =EI, IUF, ITF, PSI, UNI, BWI, …….. • COPE, SPOCTU. 18/11/2019 10

  11. Role of Secretariat and Office National Secretary Centre Administrator Portfolio- Workers Education Communications – vacant ( responsibilities shared by Admin & EO Administrative Support Accounts – Part time officer • Workers Education / Administration - all workers activities and management of HQ, respond on nominations to trainings and other events, assistance for documents and reports, attend meetings on behalf of NS and NEB, coordinate with ILO, affiliate coordination, implement and monitor workplan of FTUC. Accounts- collection, sourcing, reporting and advice, due pays and reports to MOL. Communications- update of website, media connections , international communications, reporting on activities, research on TU news, provide info on activities , social media…. Admin support- communicate with affiliates, prepare for meetings, email distribution, follow ups, etc. • • • 18/11/2019 11

  12. Events and External Committees • Events calendar on the website- frequent updates, mark the dates, • CRC/policy committee – review of Constitution • FTUC Strategic Plan to be ready by next year • FTUC Work-plan 2018 -2020– affiliates are to adopt at union level. • OSH, ERAB, and sub-committees- active reps nominated 18/11/2019 12

  13. Affiliate reports & actions • Reports from affiliates for BDC for the 2 year period- key achievements & challenges • Trade Union Leaders Programme prior to BDC • Organising Pledge – 10, 000 for Congress 2020 • Global target 207 million to 250 million. • Campaigns: NMW, Right to Strike, Law reform, Individual Contracts, FASA issues • Training and capacity building – committees- international obligations • New line of leadership is the key concern 18/11/2019 13

  14. Finance: (Nilesh : accounts@ftuc.org.fj) • Fees due by beginning of every quarter, 1stJan, 1st of April, 1stJuly, 1stOctober. S7.2.2 • Invoices sent quarterly • Bank transfers/ Cheque payment- no cash accepted • Advice when payment made • Reports to Treasurer , NEB, NC and (AR) – BDC • Non- financial : S7.2.4 , 3 months overdue- no entitlement 18/11/2019 14

  15. Finance Con’t • We strongly encourage that all payments are made directly into our Bank account. The details are at the bottom of our invoice. • All deposits to be marked : Name of Union – Qtr Cap Fees: Eg: NUMW -2NDQtr 2019 or NUMW - INV7665 18/11/2019 15

  16. Capitation Fees Structure Capitation Fees Effective as at 1st October, 2018 Membership Brackets New Rates at Max M/ship Tier Calculation Minimum Capitation Fees payable 1 0-200 85.00 Minimum Capitation Fees payable 2 201-300 95.00 3 301-500 $1.10 per members / Qtr 550.00 4 501-1000 $1.05 per members / Qtr 1,050.00 5 1001-5000 $1.00 per members / Qtr 5,000.00 6 5001 + $0.95 per members / Qtr 6,650.00 18/11/2019 16

  17. Capitation Fees Con’t • Rates calculated at maximum membership for example if in tier 5 if a union has 4500 members than his Fees would be $4,500.($1.00 x 4500) • This is also structured to encourage unions to organise as unions with more members will pay less per member. 18/11/2019 17

  18. FTUC Contacts • National Secretary – ftucns@ftuc.org.fj • Copy to solidarity2011@hotmail.com for our file storage and back up in case of “emergencies” • Executive Officer- Programmes and Administration/ Centre Administrator - executiveofficer@ftuc.org.fj • Accounts- accounts@ftuc.org.fj • Admin Officer- admin@ftuc.org,fj • Refrain from using compromised addresses such as national secretary @ftuc.org,fj or communications@ftuc.org for sending us emails. 18/11/2019 18

  19. Q & A • Next round- of trainings for west members dates to be confirmed soon 18/11/2019 19

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