National executive council also learns of big rises in membership and activists over 2024
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Final 2024 meeting of the national executive council heard that membership has grown over the year, with the largest percentage in social care

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union rises to £13.56 an hour

First meeting since the general election also hears about developments on organising and on fighting racism and the far right

Christina McAnea tells national executive council: ‘We want to see as many Labour MPs returned as possible’

Meeting also discussed arrangements for national delegate conference

Union is ‘extremely concerned’ at reports that MPs, councillors and Labour-affiliated unions should cut ties with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign

The meeting also agreed a statement condemning the resumption of violence in Gaza and calling for an immediate ceasefire

‘We are encouraging all our branches to support the critical work of Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Red Cross,’ says general secretary