Vote for
Paul Holmes
Paul led the way on equal pay in our branch. We
shouldn’t fight alone , we need to fight together as
a union. Paul is the person to pull us up, not drag
us down. Then we’ll win together.
Mick Ryan Service Conditions Officer, Kirklees
Unison (pc)
We were on strike in Manchester against cuts in
mental health care and I was subsequently vic-
timised. Paul personally joined us on the picket
lines and his branch supported us. We need strong
leadership to defend what we’ve got. Paul can pro-
vide that leadership.
Karen Reissmann Unison member and victimised
health worker
I am supporting Paul because I believe his passion to
involve all workers in running their union would pro-
vide the leadership we need. Unison has a proud
record of fighting against discrimination, including
campaigning against homophobia. I am confident
that Paul will ensure that the union builds and
strengthens itself through continuing this fight.
Terry Conway Community Service Group Exec and
Co-Chair London LGBT committee (pc)
Working as Social Worker in a busy community team,
I’m acutely aware of the challenges our members face
daily; increased workloads, unfilled vacancies and
tougher targets set by government/employers. I’m
supporting Paul because he is the members’ candi-
date with a proud record of supporting all Unison
members in struggle.
Sonya Howard Local Government Pay Negotiating
Body (pc)
General Secretary
Vote for
Paul Holmes Election 2010
Vote
Dear Member
I am asking for your vote in the election for Unison
General Secretary. After the election we all know
that what is coming is the biggest attack on public
spending for a generation. The media, big business
Paul
and the employers are all demanding it.
We need to be ready to defend our hard-won gains
and the services that our communities depend on.
As General Secretary I will work to unite all the
public sector unions to defend our jobs, pay and
pensions, and to fight alongside our communities to
Holmes
save services.
I don’t want an income of over £120,000 as General
Secretary. I should receive the average worker’s
wage. Those who represent the workers should not
do so for financial gain. The MP’s expenses scandal
has taken cynicism about the motives of our
representatives to new heights. We need to restore
people’s faith.
I won’t put the interests of Labour or any other party Paul Holmes
before the interests of our members. I will stand up
for our members whoever is in government and I will
FOR A FIGHTING
let the members decide on whether we continue to
fund Labour.
I’m an ordinary, working Unison member faced with
the same problems as you. I can’t change things on
my that’s impossible. GENERAL
SECRETARY
The job of a leader is to give leadership. The
General Secretary, the fulltime officials, the stewards
and ordinary members need to act as one for the
benefit of all Unison members.
Paul Holmes ON A WORKER’S
Paul has been nominated by 52 branches across Unison WAGE
Vote Paul Holmes
T
he election for Unison General Secretary
starts on the 17th May, just days after the
General Election. No party has won an overall
mandate, yet they are all committed to drastic attacks
on the public sector. Bankers want austerity measures
like those seen in Greece where pay and pensions are
being slashed but workers are fighting back.
Don’t let the bankers make us pay for
the crisis they caused.
Our pay, pensions, jobs and services are all at risk.
Already Local Government employers have frozen pay;
Higher and Further Education face major cuts and job
losses; the NHS is set for a 16% reduction in real
spending.
Unison needs a fighting leadership that
=Will stand up for our members regardless of who
forms the new government.
=Will unite with other public sector unions to deliver
effective action to defend jobs, pay, pensions and
services.
=Unites our members and opposes those who seek to
create scapegoats.
=Stands up to the employers instead of attacking and
witchhunting those calling for a real fight to defend
our members.
Paul Holmes can
provide that
leadership. He has an
outstanding record of
over 21 years as
Branch Secretary of
one of the biggest
and strongest
branches in the
union – Kirklees.
Contact the campaign =Email: paulholmeskirklees@yahoo.co.uk
Blog: www.paulholmeskirklees.blogspot.com =Call 07806 846742
“This election is about the future of the union. It
is important that whoever leads our union is
open, honest and can be trusted. I am of the firm
belief that Paul Holmes has all the characteris-
tics to lead Unison. His record speaks for itself.
He is a great speaker and inspires any meeting he
attends. I am proud to support him.
Bernadette Gallagher NEC (pc)
During our year?long dispute I came to know Paul
well. Make sure you vote for him. He doesn’t cut
corners, he deals in facts and he won’t let you
Paul supporting striking bin workers in Leeds
down. He is guaranteed to get results”
Paulet Thompson Unison member on strike for
Paul’s Pledge twelve months at Unique Car
“Someone who gives an
honest answer to an honest
question what you see is During our recent 11 week long Bins strike, Paul
was the first to visit our picket line. He attended
what you get. Supporting and spoke inspirationally at mass meetings and
ordinary working people.” lobbied nationally for support. He even helped
raise £2,000 for Christmas presents for strikers’
families. Supporting our members will always be
A General Secretary first, second and third on his agenda.
Brian Mulvey Branch Secretary, Leeds Unison (pc)
on a worker’s wage
For union democracy –
The attacks we face across public services are the
stop the witchhunts ones Paul has faced for years as a successful Branch
A proven organiser and Secretary. I support a new beginning of lay leader-
ship and the fight against these attacks. That’s why
fighter for members’ I’m backing Paul; someone from the ranks.
Ian Malcolm?Walker Secretary, Unison South
West Disabled Members Self Organised
Group (pc)
All references to pc in this leaflet mean personal capacity