Get Active!

• In this Section:
• Become a Steward
• Become a Workplace Contact
• Become a Branch Officer
• Become a Health and Safety Steward
• Become a Learning Rep
• Become an Equality Rep

Welfare Secretary

Tasks relating to the post of branch welfare officer (www.unison.org.uk/welfare):

• to ensure that branch officers, stewards and workplace representatives, and also employers, have regular up-to date-information about UNISON Welfare and its range of services
   
• to ensure that members seeking welfare assistance receive a prompt, supportive and effective response
   
• to liaise and co-ordinate with regional and national levels to ensure that UNISON Welfare support is provided effectively
   
• to undertake training and seek advice from UNISON Welfare where necessary
   
• to develop and implement local welfare activity
   
• to develop links with local charities and sources of support such as Citizen’s Advice Bureau and women’s refuges.