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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

This conference explores the pivotal roles of National Executive Council, Branch Committees, Trustees, and Secretariat in a trade union ecosystem. Analysis on leadership potential, grievance handling, elections, and the function of support staff like Accountants and IT Administrators provide insight into the effectiveness of union operations. The event delves into the philosophy of trade unions and their critical importance in representing, advocating, and empowering rank-and-file members.

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

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  1. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

  2. Conference National Executive Council

  3. Rank & File members • Basic Unit of the Union structure • Strength and support base • Potential leadership • Directs the demands for negotiation • Satisfaction of their needs determines effectiveness of the union

  4. Branch Committees • Organises rank and file members • Attends to members grievances • Compiles collective demands • Represents members at: Bargaining Unit meetings Conferences Gives feedback

  5. District Committee • Organises Branches in Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe • Attends to grievances in all Branches • Conducts all Branch elections • Represents the District at Conferences

  6. 3 TRUSTEES

  7. National Executive Council • Implements resolutions of conferences • Governs the union between conferences • Organises all branches and districts • Recommends to conferences on all national development & governance issues for adoption and resolution • Represents the union at national and international meetings/fora

  8. Conference • Receives reports from Branches • Adopts reports from Branches, Districts & NEC • Directs Branches, Districts and NEC on any adopted resolution • Approves annual budget • Adopts Secretariat report • Appoints auditors • Elects NEC • Amends Union Constitution

  9. Secretariat • General Secretary – FT • Assistant Gen. Secretary –Fin. & Bus. PT • Assistant Gen. Secretary- Org. & Admin PT • Director of Research FT • Director of Workers Education FT • Accountant FT • Women’s Co-ordinator FT

  10. Support Staff • Executive Secretary • Accounts Assistant • IT Administrator • Research Assistant/Secretary • Office Assistant • Driver • Care taker

  11. Functions of Secretariat • Implement Conference resolutions • Implement NEC directives • Administer day to day programs & activities • Advises and assist NEC on operational and organisational matters

  12. TRADE UNION PHILOSOPHY

  13. Discussion/questions

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