tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post7997319555055202920..comments2024-03-29T11:18:07.045+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: Napo SpecialJim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-8492646625252163192014-08-30T08:12:07.968+01:002014-08-30T08:12:07.968+01:00In response to - `why is it always a conspiracy!&#... In response to - `why is it always a conspiracy!' ..... No such thing as coincidence in climates and situations like theseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-50922418901167408992014-08-29T16:51:18.816+01:002014-08-29T16:51:18.816+01:00Pat will be attending the lobby but has not been i...Pat will be attending the lobby but has not been invited to speak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-84857163740125996402014-08-29T16:15:52.380+01:002014-08-29T16:15:52.380+01:00Perhaps she's on holiday - it's early Sept...Perhaps she's on holiday - it's early September after all - why is it always a conspiracy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-88226610438748148672014-08-29T09:37:52.876+01:002014-08-29T09:37:52.876+01:00If people have no confidence in the G.S, and this ...If people have no confidence in the G.S, and this appears to b the majority, how do we get him out and replace him with someone more suitable who wants to fight public ally for the membersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-64850392890373777052014-08-29T08:37:04.093+01:002014-08-29T08:37:04.093+01:00That's a very interesting point about Pat Wate...That's a very interesting point about Pat Waterman - it's very strange she's not speaking - is it a snub? Anyone prepared to say something? Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-79134965729252765862014-08-29T08:07:03.166+01:002014-08-29T08:07:03.166+01:00The lobby has had a luke warm response in my offic...The lobby has had a luke warm response in my office and I am not the only one who is a bit puzzled that Pat Waterman, or anyone from London Branch, has not been asked to speak at the lobby as this will definitely not encourage London Napo members, of which there are over 1000, to attend. Napo Greater London Branch have been one of the branches driving the campaign and often putting National Napo to shame so why the snub? Also a bit puzzled why Napo's press officer is being given a slot as surely she has had a chance to express her views for some time. I have had several emails from my branch about the lobby but now it looks as if Pat won't be speaking I don't think I'll bother to go. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-90874847200716895822014-08-29T00:43:47.072+01:002014-08-29T00:43:47.072+01:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gi_IGuKx4Uhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gi_IGuKx4UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-8659986214821732222014-08-29T00:08:22.575+01:002014-08-29T00:08:22.575+01:00To Anon 23:16 what are you on about? Jim has copie...To Anon 23:16 what are you on about? Jim has copied the proposed motion put forward by current Napo Chair Chris snd Napo Vice Chair Megan who both promote the TUC report and refer to it in their motion.If you read the blurb you will see this is part of a joint Union campaign which does include Napo ie Napo and Unison (and POA etc)are slready working together. If anyone is a "numpty" this evening I fear its youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-72591864236446970022014-08-28T23:16:36.836+01:002014-08-28T23:16:36.836+01:00Thanks for this Jim. I have looked up TUC and Jus...Thanks for this Jim. I have looked up TUC and Justice: looks good. WHY THE F isnt NAPO communicating this to us? http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/20514 https://www.tuc.org.uk/sites/default/files/Criminal%20Justice%20Report.pdf Oh silly me, I can see why. Unison. For heavens sake WORK TOGETHER ON THIS YOU NUMPTIESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-40079099170973918172014-08-28T20:36:15.297+01:002014-08-28T20:36:15.297+01:00Crikey. NAPO conference upcoming, the fight for P...Crikey. NAPO conference upcoming, the fight for Probation in a dark hour, and you can see the tumbleweed blowing through this blog, NAPO's homepages too. Jeez. What to do? I am still up for doing whatever it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-59831682096330890172014-08-28T20:30:11.745+01:002014-08-28T20:30:11.745+01:00who will move "next business" to this an...who will move "next business" to this and other rubbish (including planned speakers/distractions)? I can see the steering committee being busy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-35927286615114424752014-08-28T20:16:57.986+01:002014-08-28T20:16:57.986+01:00PS However crap they are, they are there. Doing th...PS However crap they are, they are there. Doing their (arguably not very impressive) best. I didnt stand for office, and they did, so there they are. . Lets go to conference and make some points. Probaiton is not defeated yet, so dont throw in the towel. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-6621851342016701522014-08-28T20:14:23.257+01:002014-08-28T20:14:23.257+01:00You've got to be in it to win it. Come to con...You've got to be in it to win it. Come to conference. Shout a lot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-64573928443171162172014-08-28T17:11:28.478+01:002014-08-28T17:11:28.478+01:00Has Cameron appointed Selous to the Grayling team ...Has Cameron appointed Selous to the Grayling team for his audacity? <br /><br />https://twitter.com/Andrew_S_Hatton/status/505024191545225216Andrew_S_Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115192522317353139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-14569197188285876672014-08-28T17:00:57.602+01:002014-08-28T17:00:57.602+01:00If this is it why bother with a conference at all!...If this is it why bother with a conference at all! The union is shot now if all the discussion(!) Will be about this bollox that is TR , very disappointed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-89519994321343985202014-08-28T15:14:34.265+01:002014-08-28T15:14:34.265+01:00I agree,I have raised locally an interest in train...I agree,I have raised locally an interest in training as a napo rep, but I can honestly say in the 28 years I have been in probation and a napo member I have never been so disillusioned with the union. This blog and the support derived from hearing from colleagues is the only vehicle for honest information sharing. I am not attending napo conference this year,it seems like a mechanical superficial process and not one I'd want to be involved in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-66068775300532257722014-08-28T11:21:11.328+01:002014-08-28T11:21:11.328+01:00Blimey we are in trouble now. When you come up wit...Blimey we are in trouble now. When you come up with a motion titled 'Probation Service - A Future that Works' that says it all. What the F was wrong with ‘Probation Service - A past that worked’? we all know where this is going, absolutely nowhere. I would have preferred Chris and Megan just to be upfront and be honest for a change. They have certainly let the membership down, ‘titanic’ come to mind. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com