I am reproducing here a message which I
have received as a supporter of the UNISONaction Broad Left, the diverse group
of trade union democrats and socialists who are committed to the idea that
UNISON could live up to its potential;
As you will be
aware the NEC Elections are underway and ballot papers have started arriving at
Member's homes with the deadline for return of the ballot papers being 28th
April at 5pm.
There are a
number of helpful things we can all do to raise awareness of this election and
ensure our supporters vote as NEC and UNISON elections generally produce a
notoriously low turnout (often around 10%).
If you have not
already visited and contributed to the social media sites below please take
time to look and share their details with as many as possible:
Website - http://unisonaction- broadleft.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1623909067914686/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ unisonaction_bl?lang=en
Twitter - https://twitter.com/
Postcards can be
viewed and downloaded on the website and advice on who is standing for
UNISONaction.
Normal and usual
means of communication can be used to promote awareness of the NEC Elections
but be wary of promoting individual candidates using UNISON resources. It is
entirely legitimate to announce who your Branch has nominated and encourage
Members to vote in the NEC Elections but avoid using the term UNISONaction in
UNISON communications.
Email
'signatures' can be used if this is a usual means of communication.
The message is
simple, we need to get Members to vote so you will know best how to achieve
this and I hope the links help.
We have arranged
a Fringe Meeting for National Delegate's Conference in Brighton on the Tuesday of Conference again following the
tremendous meeting last year that launched UNISONaction and details of this
will be shared soon along with detail of a fundraising social that is to
take place.
Good luck to all
our candidates, but if we all put the work in luck will play no part and we
will begin to change the direction and profile of our union.
If you need any
further advice or details please do not hesitate to contact me or your Regional
Lead (details are on the website).
In Solidarity.
Glen Williams
UNISONaction Team
Member
I wish luck to all those
standing together as part of the UNISONaction Broad Left. If you are a UNISON
member I urge you to vote for these candidates and if you are a UNISON activist
I urge you to follow the advice of Glen Williams set out above.
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