Activists conference: south
Everybody in: Your place in the RCM
The 2024 in conference forms part of the ongoing training provided for all activists and is a great opportunity to learn from your peers, join in discussions and hear the latest employment relations updates. We will be reflecting on issues activists have raised throughout the year and provide you with tools to help support members and update you on the latest developments in the RCM.
Join us to celebrate your achievements, learn from each others experiences, develop your skills and discuss key issues with your colleagues.
FAQS
Accommodation
The Sheraton Heathrow is offering a special rate for 14 October for 139 GBP per night.
- Rate is inclusive bed and breakfast
Parking
The hotel has parking and costs £15
Train
Heathrow railway station is a short taxi ride away or use the Heathrow Hoppa or a local 350 bus.
Airport
The closet airport is Heathrow.
Programme
This programme is subject to change
|
Time |
In person |
|
|
08.00 – 08.50 |
Registration, breakfast and activists arcade TUC, Thompsons, Quilter, Unity Bank, Covid 19 enquiry and Cavell |
|
|
08.50 – 09.00 |
Welcome – Stewards forum Chrissy Walsh – Chelsea and Westminster |
|
|
09.00 – 09.40 |
Celebrating activism panel Lynn Collins to chair · Melissa David, Director of Midwifery and RCM Board member · Sam Birch, SMF member, North · Lynn Jones - health and safety, Powys · Jenise Jarvis – learning rep, Newham
|
|
|
09.40 -10.00 |
Employment relations |
|
|
10.00 -10.30 |
Break and activists arcade |
|
|
10.30 – 11.20 |
Bargaining for an inclusive workplace · Alice Sorby, director, employment relations, RCM · Quinn Roache, policy officer: disability and LGBT+ equality, TUC |
Round tables 1. Research team, 2. Caring for You Kerry Harkin 3. Unity bank: Lyndsey Wheeler 4. Thompsons 5. Professional team & i-learn, Clare Livingstone and Matt Smith 6. Branch showcase Chrissy Walsh – Chelsea and Westminster |
|
11.25 – 12.15 |
Member recruitment and retention Claire Bowman and Guste Matuleviciute
|
RCM EDI strategy what it means for activists Jayne Bekoe, head of equality, diversity and inclusion, RCM |
|
12.15– 13.15 |
Lunch and activist arcade |
|
|
13.15 – 14.05 |
Bargaining for an inclusive workplace Alice Sorby, director, employment relations, RCM Quinn Roache, policy officer: disability and LGBT+ equality, TUC |
Round tables 1. Research team, 2. Caring for You Kerry Harkin 3. Unity bank: Lyndsey Wheeler 4. Thompsons 5. Clare Livingstone and Matt Smith 6. Branch showcase Chrissy Walsh – Chelsea and Westminster |
|
14.10 – 15.00 |
Member recruitment and retention Claire Bowman and Guste Matuleviciute
|
RCM EDI strategy what it means for activists 1. Jayne Bekoe, head of equality, diversity and inclusion, RCM |
|
15.00 – 15.30 |
Break and activists arcade |
|
|
15.30 – 16.00 |
Keynote |
|
|
16.00 – 16.30 |
Close and call to action |
|