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RCM Workplace Representatives
17 Nov 2010
Annual Conference
Programme
08:00
Breakfast and reception for all RCM workplace representatives
Sponsored by Thompsons

09:15
Introduction and Welcome
Jon Skewes, Director of Employment Relations and Development, The Royal College of Midwives

09:20
Introduction and Welcome
Professor Cathy Warwick CBE, General Secretary, The Royal College of Midwives

09:30
Employment law Seminar: Thompsons Solicitors, Tom Jones
Tom Jones, Partner, Thompsons Solicitors

10:00
Employment Law Seminar: Thompsons Solicitors, Bernie Wentworth
Bernie Wentworth, Solicitor, Thompsons Solicitors

10:30
Session 2 Q and A
11:00
Plenary Session and discussion - John Skewes “Trade Unions, public sector spending and the NHS”
Jon Skewes, Director of Employment Relations and Development, The Royal College of Midwives

11:15
Plenary session and discussion - Kevin Callinan “Trade Unions, public sector spending and the NHS”
Kevin Callinan, Deputy General Secretary, IMPACT

11:30
Plenary session and discussion - Donna Ockenden “Trade Unions, public sector spending and the NHS”
Donna Ockenden, Chief Midwife, South London NHS Trust

11:45
Supporting Maternity Support Workers Denise Linay and Jackie Mitchell
Denise Linay, Employment Relations Advisor, The Royal College of Midwives Jackie Mitchell, National officer for Scotland, The Royal College of Midwives

12:00
Supporting Maternity Support Workers Anita Marshall
Anita Marshall, Steward, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

12:15
Supporting Maternity Support Workers Elaine Wilkins
Elaine Wilkins, Maternity Support Worker, Princess Royal University Hospital

12:30
Lunch, networking and exhibition
13:30
Steps Drama Group - Representing and Recruiting Members
14:30
Refreshments, exhibition and networking
14:50
Workshop 1: Negotiating for learning
Peter Amphlett, ULR Project Worker, Joint Chair Imogen Fleury, ULR Project Worker, Joint Chair Joe Holly, Union Learning Facilitator Lucy Hopley, Union Learning Facilitator Dave Spooner, Union Learning Facilitator

14:50
Workshop 2: Working time and on Call
Corina Casey-Hardman, Chair – Employment Relations and Development Committee, The Royal College of Midwives

14:50
Workshop 3: Defending agenda for Change
Kath Jones, Chair, Employment Relations and Development Committee, The Royal College of Midwives George Georgiou, Employment Relations Advisor, The Royal College of Midwives Pat Gould, Team Manager, The Royal College of Midwives Veronica Morgan, Steward

14:50
Workshop 4: Organising and the effective Workplace Representative
Jon Skewes, Chair, Director of Employment Relations and Development , The Royal College of Midwives Helen Rogers, Board Secretary for Wales, The Royal College of Midwives Barbara Curtis, Steward

14:50
Workshop 5: Statement Writing
Shirley Andrews, Chair, Employment Relations and Development Committee Breedagh Hughes, Board Secretary for Northern Ireland, The Royal College of Midwives Denise Linay, Employment Relations Advisor, The Royal College of Midwives

14:50
Workshop 2: Working time and on Call
Charlie Meadows, Regional Officer, The Royal College of Midwives

14:50
Workshop 2: Working time and on Call
Rosie Nicola, Trainer in Employment Relations

15:55
The Way forward - Presentation followed by Q&A session
Corina Casey-Hardman, Chair, Employment Relations and Development Committee, The Royal College of Midwives Kay Carberry, Assistant General Secretary, TUC Jon Skewes, Director of Employment Relations and Development, The Royal College of Midwives