ORE ASLEF BRANCH MINUTES
1964
ORE BRANCH OFFICERS
1964
Chairman Bro. D. Judges
Meeting June ¼ 1964 June 21st 1964
Commenced 11.0. closed 12.15
Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Chamberlain C. Wiseman, J. Hawker & R. Scott.
Minutes read, discussed and declared true record, proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by Bro. C. Wiseman
Correspondence read and fully discussed
Election of Organising Secretary
Proposed by Bro. R. Scott and seconded by Bro. C. Wiseman. Carried. That this Branch support Bro. Kirk
Election of E.C. Member
Proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by bro. R. Chamberlain. Carried. That this branch support Bro. Williams.
Other Business
It was decided that as Bro. Carey had been placed on the inactive list by the B.T.C., it was no longer needful for Bro.
Carey’s contributions to be paid by Branch funds. Secretary instructed to notify Head Office.
Meeting December ¼ December 6th 1964
Commenced 11.0 closed 12.35
Members present Bros. D. Judges, J. Hawker, A. Lennard, A. Wray, E. Spray & R. Scott.
Correspondence read and fully discussed. Arising, travelling by taxi. Moved by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. A.
Lennard. Carried. That Secretary correspond with Head Office for clarification on a members death compensation
whilst traveling by taxi.
Trades Union Congress Election.
Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. A. Wray. Carried.
"That Ore Branch support Bro. Terry of Selhurst.”
National Conditions of Service Books
Proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by Bro. A. Lennard. Carried.
"That Secretary past correspondence relating to new issue of National Condition of service book in notice case, with
instructions for members wishing to purchase a copy to apply to Secretary.”
District Council Report
District Council Representative Bro. D. Judges stated everything had been covered in correspondence except
negotiations regarding sick pay, proposals were as follows. 1 yo 5 years service 6 weeks ¾ pay, 6 to 10 years service 9
weeks ¾ pay, over 10 years service 13 weeks ¾ pay.
L.D.C Report
Bro. J. Hawker, L.D.C. Chairman gave reason for loss of 1 Sunday at Ore Depot as follows .
Owing to the closure of Plumpton and Cooksbridge on Sundays, one turn was taken from three depots and given to
Seaford to bring them in line with other Depots. Economy cuts have so far been made at depots with 28 or more men.
The men with no Sunday in the area to be accommodated before any man is called upon to work an extra Sunday.
Other Business
Change of Holiday Period was fully discussed to change the period one week each year. Proposed by Bro. A. Wray and seconded by Bro., E. Spray. Carried. Secretary instructed to send correspondence to L.D.C. Secretary.