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RMT helpline 0800 3763706 :: january 2008 :: RMTnews 23 R MT health and safety representatives Malcolm Monkhouse, of Middlesbrough branch, and Michael Exley, of Berwick Rail branch, recently completed the year-long TUC course and gained a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. The course was held in the TUC learning centre at the Newcastle college Sandyford building and delivered over 36 consecutive weeks by tutor Tracey Errington. Having also previously completed the stage two Health and Safety for union reps at the learning centre, both Malcolm and Michael said the tuition and facilities are first class. As a result of completing the latest course they are now qualified to apply for membership to the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Presentation of the Occupational Health and Safety Certificates will take place at the 2008 TUC Health and Safety Forum at Newcastle. Both Malcolm and Michael work as signallers for Network Rail at Norton Station and Tweedmouth respectively. Any union representatives requiring information about TUC learning courses should visit www.tuc.unionlearning.org.uk Chairman: Reg Hopkins, Branch Secretary: Ray Knight, 07713 247 821, kingscross@rmt.org.uk Assistant Secretary: Niall Hanlon, 07990 551 525, Organiser: Warren Levy, 07946 307 589 CLUB 16-30 RMT Young Members Conference 2008 Date: April 13 2008 Venue to be confirmed HOW DO I BECOME A DELEGATE? • Any member aged 16-30 is eligible. • Your branch must elect you as a delegate. • Each branch can send a maximum of 4 delegates. NEVER BEEN TO A BRANCH MEETING? Branch meetings are the hub of union activity. To find out when and where your branch meets check out the RMT website http://www.rmt.org.uk or contact the RMT Membership Helpline 0800 376 3706 WHAT HAPPENS AT CONFERENCE? This is your chance to learn about how a democratic union works – it’s your chance to help shape union policy HOW? Write a motion stating what you want the union to do and get it passed at your branch meeting Never written a motion before? Well now is your opportunity to get started Why not seek the help of your branch officers? KEEPING IN TOUCH RMT now have a group on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/gr oup.php?gid=2430961788 WHY NOT JOIN TO KEEP INFORMED OF FUTURE EVENTS AND RALLIES? RMT MEMBERS GAIN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATE From left to right: Malcolm Monkhouse (RMT), Tracey Errington (course tutor) Jon Bryan (assistant tutor) Caroline Hindson (IT support) and Michael Exley (RMT) KINGS CROSS BRANCH MEETING DATES 2008 All meetings are held at 1730: The Lucas Arms, 245a Grays Inn Road, LONDON WC1X 8QY January 9/23 February 13 AGM/27 March 12/26 April 9/23 May 14/28 June 11/25 July 9/23 August 13/27 September 10/24 October 8/22 November 12/26 December 10