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logoBelow are three questions, along with a voting facility and links to discussion areas. Underneath this is an open space for members to raise whatever other issues they like. The meeting is set to close on May 15th, and voting results will be announced under Member Notices the next day.

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1
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I vote IN FAVOUR
I vote AGAINST
 I ABSTAIN

Comments

 discussBackground
The donations we receive do not cover basic costs, yet alone projects. Volunteers are still stumping up out of their own pockets. One member has suggested that:
• people continue to be allowed to join for free, but that this should no longer include automatic voting rights. Instead...
• full membership (ie with voting rights) should be for financial members only, based on both a donation and identity verification. To allow for people on low incomes, donations in the form of work should be allowed.
• a category of "organisational membership" should be established, to allow unions and labor-friendly groups to join. To protect the network structure it is suggested that organisational members have a single nominated spokesperson and a single vote.
   
1
 arrows Should we develop more of an organisational form?

I vote IN FAVOUR
I vote AGAINST
 I ABSTAIN

Comments

discussBackground
At present we do not elect representatives, nor do we develop collective views. This means that nobody can speak for the network. In turn, this has led to problems in obtaining organisational and project support. What do you think about the idea of us having:
• a spokesperson
• a fundraiser/project co-ordinator
   
3
 arrows Should the network become involved in union campaigning?

I vote IN FAVOUR
I vote AGAINST
 I ABSTAIN

Comments

discussBackground
As a network we are often asked to become involved in campaigns. Until now we have felt obliged to say no. However we could seek a campaign-by-campaign mandate and commitment from members, and thus become much more involved in union affairs.
   
 
   
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