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AGM results and new officers in post

The NTW branch held their Annual General Meeting at Trinity Church Centre, Gosforth on Thursday 31 March 2011 at 6.00pm. There was a good turnout with food and drink provided.

Speakers on the night were, Susie Taylor, Geoff Dick, Tanya Pretswell, Jessica Khoshooee, and guest speaker Trevor Johnson.

The following people were appointed as Branch officers.

Susie Taylor                         Branch Secretary.
Tanya Pretswell                     Branch Chair.
Mark Purvis                            Assistant Secretary.
Paula Lister                            Assistant Secretary.
Paula Pinder                          Assistant Secretary.
Geoff Dick                              Branch Treasurer.
Dorcas Chakona                    Black Members Officer.
Peter Cafferty                        Casework Manager.
Craig Roper                           Communications Officer.
Matildah Cheza-Musendo      Community and Voluntary Sector Officer (JS).
Carol Dixon                            Disability Officer. 
Jennifer Dick                          Health and Safety Officer.
Tony Pierre                            International Officer.
Ettie Amos                              Retired Members Officer.
Bryan Robertson                    Staff Side Lead.
Michael Burn                          Welfare Officer.
Pat Heron                               Women’s Officer.
Keeley Hamilton                     Young Members Officer.

Last Updated: May 12, 2011

reason 1

You can earn more

Year on year, UNISON wins pay rises for its members. Average earnings are around eight per cent higher in unionised workplaces.

reason 2

You're more likely to get equal pay

UNISON is campaigning to bring women's pay into line with men's. Workplaces with union recognition are 20 per cent more likely to have an equal opportunities policy.

reason 3

You get more holiday

UNISON has won increased leave for many of its members wherever they work.


reason 4

You get more and better training

UNISON provides courses to help you learn new skills, improve existing ones and develop your career. Since 1994 UNISON has won agreements with employers to pay for courses and provide time off for employees to attend them.

reason 5

You get more maternity leave or parental leave

If you belong to UNISON, your employer is more likely to have parental leave policies which are more generous than the statutory minimum.

reason 6

You're less likely to be injured at work

UNISON health and safety stewards are trained to minimise the risk of workplace injuries and ensure that employers meet their legal obligations.

reason 7

If you do get injured at work, you'll get better compensation

UNISON wins millions in legal compensation for people who are injured or become ill at work. We won over £37 million in 2004 for members and their families.

reason 8

You're less likely to be discriminated against

UNISON campaigns for tougher laws to make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, disability or sexual orientation. Black and Asian trade unionists earn 32 per cent more than non-unionised colleagues.

reason 9

You can help keep our public services public

UNISON campaigns against all forms of privatisation, including PFI and foundation hospitals. Where our members have been transferred to the private sector we have won them pay and employment protections.

reason 10

You're less likely to be sacked

Trade union members are only half as likely to be sacked as non members.