Too
often the community sector is overlooked and underestimated. We often have much
worse terms and conditions than those directly employed by hospital trusts or
local authorities. Community workers need a government that respects our sector
and the important services we provide.
My
special interest is pensions and I represent UNISON on two pension boards.
Everyone should have the right to a fair and decent pension, our sector often
suffers from lower employer contributions and worse benefits.
As
well as being a front line worker I am an experienced activist. I’m the
National UNISON Convenor for my employer and a Community Service Group
Executive member, and former NEC member. I’ve been an active member of both
local government & community branches for over 29 years, I’ve previously
been branch secretary, treasurer, and health & safety officer.
As
your NEC member, I promise to tackle the issues that matter and put our
members’ front and centre- as I've always done.
Please
also vote for Denise Thomas (Community Female seat)
If
elected, we promise to:
Put Community Members First - We will represent every one
of the 82,000 plus UNISON members raising the issues that matter most to
Community members and branches. We will also make sure Community members get a
high standard of representation, legal advice and support from UNISON when they
need it most.
Tackle the Cost of Living Crisis - we need a decent pay rise
in every third-sector employer and increased resources for branches to do so.
We have the lowest pay, worst terms and conditions and are expected to survive
on good will and our passion for our sector. We need proper, long-term funding
and respect for the important services we provide.
Stand United and Reject Division - We will work with, and
support, Christina McAnea, the elected General Secretary to deliver for all
members. Last year’s vote of no confidence in the current NEC shows that what
matters most is working for positive, progressive change in our union - not
pettiness and protecting individuals.
Make sure everyone has a voice in
UNISON -
Community has over 80% Women and over 20% Black members with a diverse
workforce across all regions and nations. UNISON must represent all members and
the NEC should be led by those that do.
Fight Discrimination and put it at
the heart of UNISON- No-one should ever experience racism, misogyny, sexism,
transphobia, homophobia, ageism, disability or any other form of discrimination
in either the workplace or the union. We promise to work with all the Self-
Organised Groups to support their priorities".
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