22 July 2015
BPIF constitution reformed
The BPIF Constitution is a formal document which establishes and governs the BPIF as an Unincorporated Association. It sets out the rules by which the Federation is run and enables all members to understand what is expected and how the Federation is managed. It is essential that the BPIF's constitution meets its needs. The BPIF constitution has existed- in one form or another- for over a century and has been amended many times to ensure its relevance.
It sets outs the following:
- Objectives of the BPIF
- How BPIF is governed by its members
- Rights and obligations that apply to members
- Voting rules
- Processes for electing member representatives
- Powers and obligations that apply to elected and appointed member representatives and to BPIF staff
- Roles and responsibilities of National Council, Board of Directors, Committees, Regional Boards and SIGs
- Business to be conducted in open meetings of members (and rules for calling such meetings)
- Criteria for admission to and expulsion from membership
The BPIF have reformed the constitution to reflect the organisation as it stands and this was approved on the 2 July 2015 and the AGM. These changes will have the following impact:
- Recognition that District Associations no longer meet
- A new democratic process for appointing Regional Board members
- A clear and well-defined role for Regional Boards
- A voice on Council and G&I Committee for any SIG that seeks this
- Board responsible for approving senior management structure
- Individual membership recognised and membership criteria/rights defined
To request a copy of the new constitution please contact your regional administrator, alternatively you can download this here.
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We have collated data from multiple sources that should be useful for BPIF members that are approaching internal pay reviews, and/or are having a closer look at their pay and benefits structure. The datafile, first published in February 2023, has been updated with the latest available data - and additional content on factors exerting pressure on pay settlements in 2024.
Slight recovery of output and orders falls short of expectations in Q4 - confidence concerns mount in 2024
22 February 2024
Performance in the UK's printing and printed packaging industry did improve in Q4, as far as output and orders are concerned. However, it didn't come close to what would historically be considered the seasonal norm, nor quite match the subdued expectations for Q4.
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