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Deputy General Secretary can we have a vote of no confidence?

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Deputy General Secretary can we have a vote of no confidence?

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This may seem like a daft question but I'm sure I can't be the only one who doesn't know, but how is Terry Pullinger Deputy General Secretary elected ? and by whom? also what sort of time span is he elected for? final question is there some sort of mechanism where we, as members of the union can have some sort of vote of no confidence in him?

It seems, from all that has happened over the last few months that he has gone over to the "Dark side" If he's fighting for our best interests I'm confused because he's turning more like our current CEO than our current CEO!!
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He got re-elected unapposed.
Post by POSTMAN » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:01 pm

Five years ago I stood for election to become the Deputy General Secretary Postal and was successful. It seems like the blink of an eye but the job is up for election again and I am standing for a second term. Pictured is a photo from when I was delighted to be elected last time and the letter seeking nominations that I have sent to every postal branch today. Whatever happens next, it has been an honour and a privilege to be the leader of postal workers. Thanks for all the support.
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POSTMAN wrote:
18 Nov 2021, 15:52
He got re-elected unapposed.
Post by POSTMAN » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:01 pm

Five years ago I stood for election to become the Deputy General Secretary Postal and was successful. It seems like the blink of an eye but the job is up for election again and I am standing for a second term. Pictured is a photo from when I was delighted to be elected last time and the letter seeking nominations that I have sent to every postal branch today. Whatever happens next, it has been an honour and a privilege to be the leader of postal workers. Thanks for all the support.
so who elected him, us? and if so can we unelect him (if that's even a word!
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He went for re election but no one stood against him so he won 'unopposed' by default.
You would have to have someone/a branch possibly start a vote of no confidence to get the ball rolling and would no doubt need a ton of people to go with it.
See the rule book for any info there...
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Rule 14?
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Union members shall be dealt with in accordance with this rule.
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Sounds like we are stuck with him then :sad:

reminds me when our union rep jumped ship years ago and became a manager
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He went for re election but no one stood against him
Didn't Ray Ellis stand against him? :hmmmm
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Wouldn't worry to much, given the s€!t show that is going to be Xmas I think it will be a race in the New Year between Pullinger and Thompson of who will jump first.
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General Mannerheim wrote:
18 Nov 2021, 17:16
He went for re election but no one stood against him
Didn't Ray Ellis stand against him? :hmmmm
Not 100%, I have tried to find the relevant LTB's on here but I can't.
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osgoody1970 wrote:
27 Jan 2020, 21:51
Yep, I voted for ray Ellis, he has always impressed me at union meetings!!
Guess so then, my bad.
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Terry just resign and let someone else have a go ffs
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Stop paying subs. Money talks.
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wazer wrote:
23 Nov 2021, 21:07
Stop paying subs. Money talks.
Did this almost a year ago.
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Marshamp11 wrote:
18 Nov 2021, 17:52
Wouldn't worry to much, given the s€!t show that is going to be Xmas I think it will be a race in the New Year between Pullinger and Thompson of who will jump first.
You want to bet - he will stay no matter what - on far too much of a cushy number to give that up !!