Community is the dedicated union for NSPCC staff
NSPCC open days
Community organisers are currently arranging to visit NSPCC offices across the country. This is to give all members and potential members the opportunity to discuss their concerns directly with full time officials.
Our first NSPCC and Community Union Open Day was held at Weston House in London on Thursday 26th June 9am-5pm and Friday 27th June 9am-2pm, located in the lower ground rest area.
Present were Lesley-Ann (organiser), Dean Apps (organiser), Dave Dobbs (Membership Liaison Manager), Ginny Pope (Administration).
Alex Camm, Branch secretary of NSPCC introduced himself to potential members and was informing people of where we were situated within the building. We had a steady flow of people enquiring about the changes within Buswe due to joining Community and how it would affect them as NSPCC workers.
There were several people who wanted to know about unions and how they may represent them in the workplace. Some people were convinced and filled out application forms on the spot. Everyone was given information packs to take away with them and to read in their own free time.
Overall the day and a half was quite a success in promoting awareness of the recognised Union in the NSPCC. This will be an example for many successful open days for the future coming to each region.