Regional Black Members AGM 2025

9 December 2025 11:00am–12:30pm

UNISON Centre, London 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Branches will be invited to register delegations, nominations, and motions for the upcoming meeting of the SE Regional Black Members AGM.

Meeting Details

WHEN:                  Tuesday 9 December 2025
WHERE:               UNISON Centre, London

AGM Attendance

Branches will be invited to register up to five AGM delegates who will be able to participate in the election for contested positions and vote on key items of business.

If your branch has an established SOG, they should be asked to participate in this. All Black members in your branch should be given equal opportunity to put themselves forward.

Additionally, any Black members who are not delegates may attend the AGM as visitors.

All registered delegates and visitors will receive meeting paperwork for the AGM by email two weeks before the event

 

Nominations & Elections

Branches and individual SOG members will be invited to submit nominations to the Black Members committee as well as various internal and external bodies, which will be elected at the AGM.

If you would like to nominate to any of these roles, candidates must be nominated by their branch or by at least one Black member. All nominees must themselves be Black plus UNISON members from the South East region.

You can find more information about the various elected posts and committees on our regional website.

Candidates will be invited to submit an election address of up to 200 words.

For any contested posts, all registered delegates will receive voting papers in advance of the AGM. The ballot will close before the meeting.

The results of any elections will be confirmed at the AGM.

Motions and Rule Changes

Branches and individual SOG members will be invited to submit motions and rule changes to the current Regional SOG Committee Constitution.

Access Requirements

UNISON recognises that in order for our members to fully participate, it may be necessary to make some adjustments so that we can ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, that everyone has the same opportunity to take part across our structures. 

If you require any adjustments to be made to facilitate your participation in this meeting, please complete the Access Passport below.

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