General Secretary election 2020: timetable agreed

The union's National Executive Council at a meeting on 23 July 2020, agreed a timetable for the election of the post of general secretary. Full details and procedures are available:

Details and Procedures (PDF)

Nomination period

The nomination period will run from 10 August to 25 September 2020. Any meetings held to agree a nomination must take place between these dates. All nominating bodies will receive an email from Civica Election Services on 10 August with details about how nominations can be submitted.

Voting

Any ballot will run from 28 October to 27 November 2020. Any results will be issued on 11 January 2021.

Eligibility to vote

All members, including retired members (but not honorary members), who are on the union's membership register as of 28 July 2020, will be entitled to vote in this election. Members not on the membership register on 28 July 2020 will not be able to vote.

Returning Officer and Scrutineer

The returning officer and scrutineer for this election is Civica Election Services. Email: unison@cesvotes.com Tel: 020 8365 8909

Complaints

Any complaint about the conduct or fairness of this election must be received no later than 5pm on 4 December 2020. Complaints must be in writing and should enclose any supporting documentation. Complaints should be sent to Civica Election Services. Email unison@cesvotes.com Any queries on this information or this election should be directed to the Member Liaison Unit at the UNISON centre. Email: gs20election@unison.co.uk Tel: 020 7121 5399