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Gain insights into the intricate setup of a trade union, from the National Executive Council to Branch Committees and Trustees. Learn how these entities collaborate to ensure effective governance, representation, and support for members. Explore the functions and responsibilities of key roles within the union, such as the General Secretary, Trustees, and Support Staff. Discover the philosophy driving trade union movements and the importance of maintaining a robust organizational structure to advocate for workers' rights successfully.
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Conference National Executive Council
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
Branch Committees • Organises rank and file members • Attends to members grievances • Compiles collective demands • Represents members at: Bargaining Unit meetings Conferences Gives feedback
District Committee • Organises Branches in Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe • Attends to grievances in all Branches • Conducts all Branch elections • Represents the District at Conferences
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
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
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
Support Staff • Executive Secretary • Accounts Assistant • IT Administrator • Research Assistant/Secretary • Office Assistant • Driver • Care taker
Functions of Secretariat • Implement Conference resolutions • Implement NEC directives • Administer day to day programs & activities • Advises and assist NEC on operational and organisational matters