There about 300 women members in this Region and only a very small number are actively involved in the union. We'd like to find out why. A union must reflect the attitudes and aspirations of all its members, and the RMT is committed to ensuring that women have a say in how policies are made and implemented. So please don't ignore this letter! Fill out the survey, and return it to RMT Regional Office

We are setting up a Regional Women's Network, so we can send you items of interest and so that women in the Region can keep in touch. If you are interested, please fill out the form and send to Regional Office

The next meeting of the RWAC will be held at 18.00 hrs on Friday 16th September 2005 at RMT Regional Office, Transport House, Victoria Street, Bristol. These meetings are open to all women members, so we do hope you will be able to join us. For more information, ring Glen on 01278 450562.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
Glen Burrows
Sara Fox
Caroline Parry
(Regional Women's Advisory Committee)

SOUTH WALES & WEST REGIONAL COUNCIL (REGION 7)
SURVEY OF WOMEN MEMBERS

Please complete and return to:

Regional Women?s Advisory Committee,
RMT Region 7, Transport House, Bristol BS1 6AY

Question 1 What is the most important issue facing you currently:
a) At work

b) As a trade union member

c) As a woman

Question 2. What should your employer be doing to give you better support in your job?

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Question 3. What should the RMT be doing to improve its services to women?

Question 4. If we organized a Regional "get-together" for women, would you be interested in attending? YES/NO

If YES, would you be interested in any of the following topics for discussion/activity

· Women?s health & safety
· Coping with stress
· Assertiveness
· Dealing with harassment & abuse
· Working alone
· just a social event
· Your own suggestions (please continue overleaf, if you need to

YOUR NAME (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
YOUR BRANCH (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

THANK YOU!

SOUTH WALES & WEST REGION 7

WOMEN'S NETWORK

I would like my details to be added to the Women's Network.

Please send me information targeted at women.

NAME ????????????????????????.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE EMAIL

MEMBERSHIP NO

I COULD ACT AS A WORKPLACE CONTACT FOR WOMEN MEMBERS (i.e. to distribute information, newsletters, recruitment forms)

I could cover the following workplaces:

Please return to:

Regional Women's Advisory Committee
RMT South West Region
Transport House, Victoria Street
Bristol BS1 6AY