Roles and Responsibilities of Unite the Union Branch Secretary Election Candidates
Fulfilling the position of Branch Secretary in Unite the Union requires candidates to take control of office operations, maintain financial records, organize ballots, promote and lead campaigns, and adhere to union rules while being honest and seeking guidance when needed. In addition, workplace representatives are elected every three years and are entitled to attend conferences.
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Any member of Unite the Union wishing to stand for election to the position of Branch Secretary of the Branch will be expected to fulfil the following Roles and responsibilities;
Take control of the day-to-day running of the Unite union office, dealing with files letters and membership data. Attend the relevant Unite education courses to help fulfil their role. Keep good up to date financial records for the branch. Carry out branch audits on a quarterly basis; this will include people who have left the company or who have passed away. Have an up to date map of the workplace Unite membership
Produce newsletters, posters, and notices. Write and publish minutes of branch meetings. Organise internal Unite ballots, making sure the correct union procedures are used. Actively recruit and organise members. Have knowledge of the rules of Unite the Union. Promote and take part in campaigns of Unite the Union.
Lead by example. Be honest and genuine at all times, when dealing with members, the union, and the company. To seek advice and guidance from other Unite officer or official as and when needed.
RULE 18. WORKPLACE REPRESENTATION 18.1 At each workplace, the members employed at that workplace, shall elect from amongst themselves, at least every 3 years, 1 or more of the following representatives: 18.1.1 Shop stewards/workplace representatives 18.1.2 Safety representatives 18.1.3 Learning representatives 18.1.4 Equality representatives 18.1.5 Environment representatives
The election shall take place at a meeting held between 1st January and 31st March in each third year, and the elected candidates shall take office for three years. Such workplace representatives as listed above shall be entitled to attend the triennial Regional Industrial Sector Conference.
