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The Branch Annual General Meeting is held every year, usually during February or March. All branch members are encouraged to attend to have their say and to hear what the branch has been doing on their behalf.

The Branch Committee meets at 10.30am (unless otherwise stated) of the third Thursday (when possible) of each month. All stewards are automatically members of this Committee and those employed by Essex County Council are normally entitled to time out of work to do so. Other branch members are welcome to attend.

Dates to follow:

UNISON National Delegate Conference and the National Local Government Service Group Conference take place in June (Dates below). The Branch Committee elects the delegation but any member is welcome to put their name forward for election.

Self Organised Group Conferences for Women; Black Members; Disabled Members; Lesbian, Gay and Transexual members are held nationally every year and the branch seeks to send delegates to each. We also send delegates to the National Young Members conference.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - 2010

22 - 24 January - National Black Members Conference - Sage Gateshead
18 - 20 February - National Womens Conference - Sage Gateshead
26 February - Higher Education Conference - Hilton Hotel Gateshead
14 - 16 May - National Young Members Conference - Croyde Bay
13 - 14 June - National Local Government Conference - Bournemouth
15 - 18 June - National Delegate Conference - BIC Bournemouth
12 - 13 October - Retired Members Conference - Floral Hall Southport
30 Oct - 1 Nov - Disabled Members Conference - Telford International Centre
2 November - Community Conference - Telford International Centre 19 - 21 November - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Members Conference - Bristol Marriot Hotel

If you require any further information on any of the national conferences, please contact UNISON's conference office on 0845 355 0845.

If you would be interested in attending one of the above, you will need to be nominated by the Branch so please contact the Branch Office on 01245 354044.