UNISON has 1,200 branches in the UK. A branch is made up of all its members. Some members are elected by their workforce to play different roles, including:
Branch Secretary: Kevin Treweeks The main contact person with the wider union who handles Branch administration. 07584503917
Lead Rep for Plymouth City Council: Kevin Treweeks Dealing with consultations and negotiations for this employer as well as some casework
Local Government Convenor: Kevin Treweeks represents the Branch at regional level and the South West Region Nationally
Labour Link Officer: Kevin Treweeks The key contact point for information about regional and national UNISON Labour Link matters and is responsible for co-ordinating activities in the branch.
Branch Chair: Kate Lattimore
Presides over meetings of the branch, part of the core leadership team
Lead Rep for Livewell South West: David Dodd
Health Group Convenors: Dave Dodd
Lead Rep for Plymouth Hospital NHS Trusts: Ian Minards
LGBT Officer: Ian Minards
The LGBT officer works in partnership with other areas of the union to identify and promote UNISON’s equality agenda.
Branch Treasurer: Karen Smith
Responsible for managing Branch finances, including keeping accounts.
Black Members Officer: Priscilla Dongo
The Black members’ officer works in partnership with other areas of the union to identify and promote UNISON’s equality agenda.
International Officer:
These officers develop and lead on international solidarity activities including campaigns, twinning with sister unions and support for projects abroad.
Womens Officer:
Communications Officer: Paul Marten
Co-ordinates Branch newsletters, the Branch website, press and Social Media.
Equalities Officers: Tom Taylor (Plymouth City Council)
Works on equal rights issues including sex, race, disability and lesbian and gay issues.
Membership Officer: Graham Hill
Keeps track of the branch’s membership and works to develop recruitment and organising.
Health and Safety Officer: Vacant
Contact him for advice on all Health and Safety Matters Mob. 07941439305 Work. 01752 243900
Welfare Officer: Tina Baker
Makes sure that that members seeking welfare assistance receive a prompt, supportive and effective response.
Education Officer: Liam Condron-Farnos
Helps Organise Training for Branch Officers and Activists
Retired Members Secretary: David Jolly
Enables retired members of the branch to continue to be active in the union through the branch’s retired members’ section.
Contact him on 07922037375
For further information on branch roles follow the link: https://www.unison.org.uk/about/our-organisation/activists/branch-roles/
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