The ballot to elect UNISON ’ s general secretary

UNISON is in the process of electing a successor to Dave Prentis who retires as the union’s general secretary on 31 December 2020.
Details of the election, including candidates, relevant dates and how you can find out more are as follows:
Candidates
The following have been confirmed as candidates in the election to choose a new general secretary for UNISON.
Their names are listed below in the order they will appear on the ballot paper and in the election address booklet.
Paul Holmes
Nominated by one service group executive, two regional councils and 99 branches.
Christina McAnea
Nominated by the national executive council (NEC), five service group executives, nine regional councils and 210 branches.
Roger Mckenzie
Nominated by one service group executive, one regional council and 104 branches.
Hugo Pierre
Nominated by 31 branches.
Voting Process
Members not on the UNISON central membership system on 28 July 2020 will not be eligible to vote in this election. Retired members are entitled to vote.
Ballot papers will be sent to members’ home or other notified address in writing. Members will be provided with a pre-paid envelope for the return of the ballot paper to the independent scrutineer. All voting will be by post.
Ballot Papers
The despatch of ballot papers to individual members will begin on 28 October 2020.
The ballot pack will consist of:

a covering letter from the union
a booklet containing the candidates’ election addresses and a full list of nominating bod...

Source: UNISON meat hygiene - October 19, 2020 Category: Food Science Authors: Martin Cullen Tags: Article general secretary election Source Type: news