The Regional Council Secretary wrote to all branches, asking for their assessment of their branch’s work during 2009, and suggesting that they might address the following points:
- whether your membership grew or shrunk during 2009, and why you think this is
- any problems you have had filling reps’ positions within the branch’s area
- how effective your branch was during any industrial action in your area last year
- what recruitment activities you have organised
- any comments on how the union, either nationally or regionally, has helped (or not helped!)
- ideas for future improvements

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Straftord no.1 branch report

- whether your membership grew or shrunk during 2009, and why you think this is
Membership shrunk, due to local issues and the strikes

- any problems you have had filling reps’ positions within the branch’s area.
As you know, we have had some division in the branch, resulting is some small issues with regards to filling local reps positions, but things are getting better.

- how effective your branch was during any industrial action in your area last year.
The Branch was effective, but did suffer some losses of membership,

- what recruitment activities you have organised
We are in the planning process for a regular monthly recruitment drive to co-inside with our branch meet

- any comments on how the union, either nationally or regionally, has helped (or not helped!)
Not at the moment

- ideas for future improvements
Bus Drivers charter