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Labour Link

UNISON members have a very direct way of getting their message across to politicians - through political lobbying. When you join UNISON you are given the opportunity to opt in to what we call the UNISON Labour Link (formerly known as the Affiliated Political Fund or APF). Your contributions to this fund help to facilitate our lobbying within the Labour Party. Meanwhile our General Political Fund supports local and national campaigns and is not affiliated to any political party.

This enables us to promote members' views and argue for UNISON policies, which will improve working terms and conditions, help protect public services and create a better society. It's the opposite of a blank cheque for Labour. We keep up the pressure and use our valuable links to get UNISON's agenda heard.

At the Labour Party's National Policy Forum in Warwick in July 2004, the affiliated trade unions, including UNISON reached agreement with the Labour Government on a wide-range of future policy commitments. In common with other unions, we now need your help to ensure that the Labour Government is supported through a third term to see those commitments through.

Who to Contact

Vacant
Chair of Labour Link
Email:
Telephone:

Ray McHale
National Rep to Labour Link National Committee
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone: 01244 346894

Bill Berry
Regional Manager (Corporate Services & Resources) & Regional Political Contact

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0161 661 6719

Gillian Breeze
Administrative Support
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0161 661 6703

Where can I find out more?

For more details about Labour Link, including:

  • Labour Link in Scotland
  • Labour Link in Wales
  • UNISON Group in Parliament
  • UNISON MEPs
  • UNISON Regional Officers
  • Constituency Development Plans

Please visit our National Website
CONTACT DETAILS
• To find out more about membership benefits contact our helpline, UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845. Lines are open 6am-midnight Mon to Fri and 9am-4pm Sat.

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