and complete information to ibers about what decisions are nd why. They may also be from official positions if that heir constituents want. elective functioning of the impossible without provision necessary full-time staff, ofee, and technical equipment r, the dillicult material situa he country and the union and experience with the former (the COLO party-controlled Inform The union factory circle have a special role to play here. provide information about the posi tions of the union leaders.
the • posInons Of organisations and the activities they are carrying out for the sake of the fullest possible information about the life of the union.
organisation and the Their task is not only to but also individual democracy This sions democratically arrived at, even when departures from them can bring some immediate benefit. Within the union, the rule of law - through our statues and various resolutions that are establishing our precise interna is indispensable both for effective action and for does not exclude criticism and debate. To the contrary, criticism anion. This rege a criticism is vitalin and debate are signs a healthy disputes between employers, employers and organising and leading mass protest actions, etc. Strikes, however, play a special role We must not forget that the strike is not only a method of last resort, but also a test of the union's prudence and solidarity. have good reasons for calling a strike society More or tere should bee and they soverei of union Therefore, we must such bodies and collaboration with other factory organisations. It is the duty of every union member to see at the menders with thein este members with the democratic principles of the union. In cases of improper conduct, criticism is essental. it may even be necessar to relieve union officials of their func tions for improper behaviour.
Socialist Challenge 20 August 1981
By lan Grant AT THE Post Office Engineering Union's (POEU) conference this year. optiwas orculated ana received wee summer From delegates.
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But the questions these motions raised — one proposed a Womens Advisory issues concerning women in the union being taken seriously.
Benn At the POEU Conterence,