Labour leadership elections 2016

July 22, 2016

As you probably know, the Labour Party is holding an election for the leadership of the party.

To register to vote, UNISON members must:

  • Be a member of the union before 12 January 2016
  • Be a member of the affiliated political fund. This is an opt-in when you join where you agree part of your subscriptions can go into the fund.

    • Click here to register as a Labour Supporter

    When you register you agree to:

  • support the aims and values of the Labour party and that you are not a supporter of any other political party
  • Be on the electoral register at the address given to the union and the Labour party

    • he Labour party will be conducting the election. Queries about the ballot or members wishing to check if their applications have been accepted by the Labour Party should contact the Labour Party.

    UNISON’s nomination process

    UNISON Labour Link, which represents those members who pay into the affiliated political fund, will follow standard procedures for agreeing any nomination.

    This will mean:

  • that all candidates have an opportunity to outline their policy agenda and leadership credentials;
  • regional Labour Link committees are consulted;
  • the UNISON Labour Link Committee, consisting of 23 elected members, agrees which candidate to support.

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