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Aileen McLoughlin @aileenpmcl.bsky.social · 6d

So proud my branch gas backed Andrea Egan @andrea4gs.bsky.social Now let's get it the vote to change our union and have a leader with a strong voice

Andrea Egan for UNISON General Secretary @andrea4gs.bsky.social · 6d

🏥A massive thank you Central Bristol Health for their nomination.

UNISON members in the NHS have had it tough under the Tories, and so far things are little better under Labour. I will work with your Service Group Executive to ensure we have a strategy on pay that delivers for members! ✊

We're backing Andrea

Central Bristol Health

Andrea Egan for General Secretary

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Andrea Egan for UNISON General Secretary @andrea4gs.bsky.social · 6d

Chichester District UNISON has nominated me to be UNISONs next General Secretary!

Read my manifesto built with support from our very own members, to win for members 👉https://buff.ly/OqDDdLt

We're backing Andrea

Chichester District UNISON

Andrea Egan for General Secretary

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 11d

“There’s nothing more unstoppable than an idea whose time has come - and PR’s time has come.”

💬 @andyburnham.bsky.social

🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 11d

“I'm here to endorse the Labour for a New Democracy call for a National Commission in this parliament - and a manifesto commitment to a system of Proportional Representation to be introduced into Westminster elections in the next Parliament.”

🌹 @andyburnham.bsky.social

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 15d

And don't miss...

🗳️ Make It Count: How Labour can deliver electoral reform & rebuild trust in politics

⏲️ 16:15
🗓️ Monday 29 September
📍 Bluecoat, L1 3BX
🤝 With @thefabians.bsky.social & @appgfairelections.bsky.social

How a National Commission on Electoral Reform can lead the way to fair votes

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Aileen McLoughlin @aileenpmcl.bsky.social · 14d

I am in Labour Link in @unison.org.uk Who made this decision? Is this what democrac looks like in our largest trade union? It demonstrates what we know - the UNISON establishment supports Starmer's wishes wherever they lead. Andrea will review Labour Link. We need change at the top andrea4gs.org.uk

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Aileen McLoughlin @aileenpmcl.bsky.social · 29d

I'll be voting for Andrea!

#Andrea4UNISONGenSec
#Andrea4GS

Andrea Egan for UNISON General Secretary @andrea4gs.bsky.social · 29d

So far, 75 branches have put their trust in me and nominated me to be UNISON's next General Secretary.

I cannot thank them enough! If you want to be part of my campaign to ensure our union is run by our members, for our members, sign up now: 👉 andrea4gs.org.uk#get-involved

75 branches are backing...

Andrea Egan for UNISON General Secretary.

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 “Isn't it also time for a National Commission on Electoral Reform?”

👏 Great to see Labour MPs like Euan Stainbank, @simonforstroud.bsky.social & Olivia Blake calling for the Government to address First Past the Post for general elections

🌹 We need Proportional Representation #Labour4PR

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Ian Allinson @ianallinson.bsky.social · Aug 29

It looks like there will be just two candidates for UNISON leader – Christina McAnea and Andrea Egan. Elections can generate waffle and confusion. I've picked through their manifestos for actionable pledges – stripping out the vague and aspirational.
workers-can-win.info/UNISONgs2025

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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Aug 18

📈 “We are looking at 60% of people saying we should change the voting system... for the first time, we have majority support amongst the supporters of all parties in the country in favour of changing the voting system”

🎓 Professor John Curtice on record support for fair votes

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Aileen McLoughlin @aileenpmcl.bsky.social · Jul 13

🚨 No More First Past the Post Elections.

5 parties polling strongly, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented.

We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:

actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...

📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!

The 2025 Local Election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken. With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning elec...

actionnetwork.org

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Aileen McLoughlin @aileenpmcl.bsky.social · Jul 10

Welcome news - a good start to fixing our democracy

APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · Jul 10

💥 BREAKING: the Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment bill will scrap the First Past the Post voting system for mayor and police & crime commissioner elections

👏 This is hugely welcome recognition that First Past the Post is not fit for purpose

🧵...

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · Jul 10

"By committing to changing this, the Government has wisely taken a step in the right direction - but First Past the Post is just as flawed when it comes to general elections."

🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks for your support @billybragg.bsky.social 🙌

At Glastonbury, we chatted about the need to fix our voting system and the rally that Young MVM is hosting on the 6th of July.

Great to see it mentioned in @rollingstoneuk.bsky.social

See you on Sunday:
actionnetwork.org/events/londo...

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · Jun 4

🎥 "It should be that people have the power, and that means making sure that people can't buy elections."

At our event in Parliament this week, @appgfairelections.bsky.social Vice Chair, @lisasmartmp.bsky.social called for action to stop the power of big money in our politics.

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · May 31

“Place first, not party first. That’s a better politics, that connects with the country.

I think it’s time for Proportional Representation.” @andyburnham.bsky.social

Delighted to have partnered with @compassoffice.bsky.social for today’s Change: How? Conference! #RadicalRenewal

#Labour4PR 🌹

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Ken Bardsley @kenbar.bsky.social · May 27

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · May 20

🚨 "So no, look, we are firmly in favour of First Past the Post", says Reform UK's Chairman

⏰ Labour needs to wake up: First Past the Post is now Nigel Farage's "friend"

💣 Why risk a far fight majority government on less than 30% of the vote?

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · May 14

🚨 "Reform UK have reached a 'tipping point' where Britain's electoral system works for them rather than holding them back", according to expert analysis

⏰ Labour needs to wake up & get serious about electoral reform - starting with a National Commission

🌹 #Labour4PR

Farage's Reform UK reached a 'tipping point' - and it's worrying news for Labour

Analysis of the local election results by the Electoral Reform Society shows Reform getting an almost 10-percentage point 'winner's bonus' in their haul of council seats last Thursday compared to thei...

www.mirror.co.uk

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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · May 2

"You won the West of England Mayor's race, but the winner gets 25%... does that feel to you like democracy?"

"Do you think we've got to look again at the voting system?"

"Less than 10% of the total electorate voted for the candidate who won - which feels crazy"

#r4today #TodayProgramme

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Jordan Rivera @jordanrivera.bsky.social · May 1

Thank you to Rob for your support.

I am standing for re-election to the female health seat on UNISON's NEC alongside Claire Miller and Kevin Corran.

We also recommend voting for Adrian O'Malley for the remaining health seat

#TimeforRealChange
#UNISON
#NECElections2025

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Time For Real Change in UNISON @tfrc-unison.bsky.social · Apr 24

Ballots are arriving!

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Time For Real Change in UNISON @tfrc-unison.bsky.social · Apr 9

We have some truly wonderful people standing as our candidates for UNISONs upcoming NEC elections!

To find out more about them; head on over to our website: timeforrealchange.uk/elections

Vote Time For Real Change

Eastern: Molly Ward; Rob Turner
East Midlands: Tom Barker; Vicki Morris; Sara Evans
London: Andrew Berry; Jocelyn Cruywagen; Liz Wheatley
Northern: Ed Whitby; Cath Davis; Carrie Peason-Loughlin
North West: Danielle Vipond; Tony Wilson; Christine Collins; Elaine Jones; Christophine Obigwe
Scotland: Stuart Graham; Maggie McGuire; Josephine Wilson; Lyn Marie O'Hara
South East: Dan Sartin; Abi Holdsworth; Corinna Edwards-Colledge
South West: Mark Wareham; Becky Brookman
Cymru/Wales: Andrew O'Leary; Libby Nolan; Lorna Hood
West Midlands: Mike Moore; Caroline Johnson; Lisa Bland
Yorkshire and the Humber: Tony Wright; Greta Holmes; Julie Forgan; Jayne Bouskill
Local Government: Andrea Egan; Jane Doolan; David Jones; Jenny Black
Health: Jordan Rivera; Claire Miller; Kevin Corran
Community: Anjona Roy; Michelle Lincoln
Higher Education: Jo Tapper; Kath Owen
Energy; Patrick Knowles
PP CAFCASS: Audrey Dinnall
Water, Energy and Transport: Jim Morris-Knight
Black members: Amerit Rait;
Antonia Bright; Julia Mwaluke
Disabled members: Tara Thomas
Young members: Kameron Spence; Natasha Bednal

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Jordan Rivera @jordanrivera.bsky.social · Apr 30

Solidarity to Steve North.
He's a fantastic and principled trade unionist.

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Aileen McLoughlin @aileenpmcl.bsky.social · Apr 29

The decision on this case took 2 years! There is no justification for taking that long. Then the timing of the announcement in the first week of key UNISON NEC elections shows very poor judgement or deliberate political motivation.

Time For Real Change in UNISON @tfrc-unison.bsky.social · Apr 29

The removal of Steve North from his elected roles of UNISON President and Chair of the NEC’s Staffing Committee is a politically-motivated effort to influence the NEC elections and the General Secretary election later this year.

Time For Real Change stands in Solidarity with him.

Statement: Steve North

The removal of Steve North from his elected roles of UNISON President and Chair of the NEC’s Staffing Committee is a politically-motivated effort to influence the NEC elections and the General Secretary election later this year.

The decision stems from a complaint made almost two years ago relating to how Steve carried out his role as Chair of Staffing. In the interim period the Union had not suspended Steve or placed any restrictions on his activities of any kind. The sanction comes during the first week of the NEC elections and only weeks in advance of UNISON’s National Delegate Conference.

Steve has proven to be a popular and principled President and a diligent Chair of Staffing, who has stood up for UNISON members and been willing to challenge unelected officers on behalf of members.

For too long UNISON’s senior paid officer leadership – its General Secretariat led by Christina McAnea – has dealt with disagreements over how our union should be run through politically-motivated disciplinary action against elected lay members. There has been ample evidence of this in the last two NEC terms since 2021 when Time For Real Change first achieved a majority.

Steve remains a member of UNISON and has made it clear he intends to challenge the decision against him. We send our solidarity to Steve, his family and his branch in Salford. UNISON needs real change and we are determined to deliver that change this year in the NEC and General Secretary elections.

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