Branch Secretary, Janet Walker
07402 322662
janet.walker@unisonwalthamforest.org.uk
The branch secretary is the main contact person with the wider union. Acting as the strategic lead officer and co-ordinator within the branch; making sure that branch members are aware of opportunities to take part in the activities of the wider union, including self-organisation if appropriate and handles branch administration. They are also a senior negotiator.
H&S Officer, Annabelle Stanford
07311 789224 Annabelle.stanford@unisonwalthamforest.org.uk
Promoting health and safety at work. Even though employers have clear legal duties to make sure that employment does not cause death, injury or ill-health, health and safety is a trade union issue and not something which can be left to management
Branch Organiser/Case Worker, Kamella Dorsett –
07907 480266 kamella.dorsett@unisonwalthamforest.org.uk
Deals with one to one and group communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning with outside employers and undertakes casework.
Branch Chair, vacant
The branch chair facilitates branch and committee meetings and may also be a senior negotiator.
Branch Vice Chair, Janet Walker
Deputises for the Branch Chair
Treasurer, Yousaf Hassan
Yousaf.hassan@walthamforest.gov.uk
Responsible for managing branch finances, including keeping accounts
Young Members’ Officer, Joe Curran
Joseph.curran@walthamforest.gov.uk
Recruits new members, makes sure issues of concern to young workers are raised through the branch; acts as a focal point for young members and receives/distributes information
Equalities Officer, Janet Walker
janet.walker@unisonwalthamforest.org.uk
Works on equal rights issues including sex, race, disability, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.
Disabilities Officer, Phoebe Savidge
phoebe.savidge@walthamforest.gov.uk
Works for disability equality in UNISON, bargaining for workplace reasonable adjustments, disability campaigning and organising.
Membership Officer, Lorraine Samuels
lorraine.samuels@walthamforest.gov.uk
Keeps track of the branch’s membership and works to develop recruitment and organising.
Branch Education Co-ordinator, Donna Bibby
d.bibby@henrymaynard.waltham.sch.uk
Helps arrange training courses and education programmes for members, stewards, health and safety reps and branch officers.
Black Members’ Officer, Janet McKay-Williams
Janet.McKay-Williams@walthamforest.gov.uk
Campaigns for equality in the workplace and the wider community and challenges racism and discrimination in the workplace.
BRANCH OFFICER VACANCIES
Environmental Officer
Co-ordinates the union’s green and environmental agenda in the branch
Branch Welfare Officer, vacant
Makes sure that members seeking welfare assistance receive a prompt, supportive and effective response.
Women’s Officer
Builds links with women’s sector organisations, makes resources accessible to all women in the branch, a focal point for women’s issues for members and raising issues affecting women, supporting women.
Labour Link Officer
Key contact point for information about regional and national UNISON Labour Link matters and is responsible for co-ordinating activities in the branch.
LGBTQ+ Officer
Recruits LGBTQ+ workers into the union; encourages LGBTQ+ members to get involved; supports individual members; identifies and challenges discrimination; defends and promotes LGBTQ+ public services; campaigns for equality.
International Officer, vacant
Develops and leads on international solidarity activities including campaigns, twinning with sister unions and support for projects abroad.
Publicity Officer, vacant
Explains UNISON’s policies and provides information members need to play an active role in their union, produces news-sheets, bulletins or digital communication for distribution to branch members, monitors and liaises with local media.
Pensions Officer, vacant
As the Pensions Rep for the branch the PO cannot give financial advice but can provide information about pension entitlement and options and, where necessary, signpost members where they can get further help and assistance. The role also sits on the Council’s Pensions Board which overseas best practice and standards in relation to how the Local Government Pension Scheme is managed.
Retired Members’ Officer, vacant
The retired members’ officer enables retired members of the branch to continue to be active in the union through the branch’s retired members’ section.
If you are interested in any of the vacancies please contact admin@unisonwalthamforest.org.uk or call 07427 055173.