Nominations are now open for this years elections to the union’s national executive council (NEC), the senior body of the union made up of elected union members. The nomination period opened on Monday 9 January and will close at 5pm on Friday 10 February 2017. The NEC is made up of representatives of the union’s […]
UNISON delegates stand up for their rights as activists and voters
UNISON’s national executive council has agreed a general secretary election will take place this year
UNISON member Polly Jones was sacked from her job for simply expressing an interest in standing as an an MP. The legal battle that followed has far-reaching implications
Labour MP Chris Bryant considers the flaws of what has become a ‘Pinocchio Parliament’ and some possible solutions
In an historic result, Rosita Ellis, Sharon Gedling and Sandra Charles were elected as the Regional Convenor Team for UNISON South East
Trade unionism is all about getting organised, and organising around equality is a vital way for underrepresented groups to increase their voice both at work and within the union. On Friday 13 October 2023, our Equality Conference was an opportunity for activists and members from across the region to come together and equip themselves with […]
On Saturday 10 February 2024, UNISON South East held its Regional Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2024, the most important date in the calendar for our regional democracy. Nearly 100 dedicated delegates gathered at UNISON Centre to debate policy and elect representatives, exemplifying our commitment to members shaping the future of the union. We […]
Since the AGM in 2020, work has been underway to identify barriers to participation with our regional democracy and identify new initiatives to grow activism in our region
We hear from one of our Young Member activists on why they felt they had to stand up for young workers
The last twelve weeks have seen the country on lockdown due to Covid-19. Restrictions are beginning to lift in many areas. However, it remains the case that ‘business as usual’ is still some way off in almost all sections of society. The region’s priorities throughout this crisis have been to protect the health and wellbeing […]
24 February’s AGM sent a message of support to striking Birmingham Home Carers
Branches, Regional Committees and Regional Self Organised Group can bid for pots of funding for recruitment and campaigning initiatives.
UNISON delegates say ‘Dump Trump’ in message of solidarity to people around the world standing united against the politics of hate
Nominations open on 1 December for by elections to the NEC higher education general and Northern region male seats
