UNISON General Secretary Election 2025

11/09/2025

 
What you need to know about the vote to elect UNISON’s general secretary.
 
The general secretary is the most senior role in the union. The General Secretary represents UNISON when talking to the media, other unions, employers and to Parliament.
 
Candidate applications are welcomed from members who have held full membership or employment of/at UNISON since 28th October 2020.
 
Branches and other nominating bodies may make nominations for candidates in this General Secretary election.
 
The nomination period runs from 20th August 2025 to 26th September 2025.
 
Nominating bodies will be sent an email containing a unique link which will be used to submit their nomination online.
 
The ballot opens on Tuesday 28th October 2025 and runs until Tuesday 25th November 2025.
 
The results will be announced on Wednesday 17th December 2025.


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