Branch Home Page

Welcome to the branch home page, designed specifically to provide information and resources to ACM branches.

On this page you will find a range of downloadable documents designed to help. So whether you are thinking of starting a branch, have some serious issues to tackle, or want some help bringing more life to your existing branch, this is the place to start.

Setting up a Branch

Branch Briefing No.1 The ACM Branch  why should you set up a branch

ACM model branch constitution  adapt this to suit your branch

Notification of Branch Officer Details  use this form to send us your details

Running a branch

Branch Briefing No.2 ACM Branch Officers  the role and responsibilities

Branch Briefing No.3 Recruiting Members  who to recruit, how to recruit

Branch Briefing No.4 Trade Union Facilities  what can be negotiated from your employer

Obtaining Recognition

Branch Briefing No.7 Recognition Issues  why it is important and what you can expect

Model letter Requesting Recognition use this to make a request to the corporation

ACM Model Recognition Agreement sole recognition for managers

Model Joint Recognition Agreement joint union college wide recognition

NJF National guidelines on local recognition  minimum standards for local recognition

ACM Background Briefing information about ACM for college corporations

College Restructuring and Redundancy

Restructuring  important guidance for ACM branches and officers

NJF Guidelines on Redundancy Handling  national guidance for colleges

Consultaion over Restructuring   checklist for branch officers and negotiators

Dealing With A Staff Restructure   Model policy on handling a restructure

ER7 Restructuring and Redundancy leaflet for members

ER7B The Redundancy Payments Modification Order leaflet for members

Work Related Stress

ACM Model College Policy for tackling Work Related Stress  suggested policy

Collective Bargaining and Consultation

Branch Briefing No.8 Information and Consultation Regulations 2004  important information and advice