From Brian Boyd

Comrades
This is to inform you that after losing the North West Hustings Decision on Saturday 14th November, I conceded the Workers Uniting Group nomination to my good colleague Les Bayliss.

I do however, want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the support and encouragement you have given me throughout. It has been a privilege to be involved in the democratic process.

However, the campaign to deliver Les Bayliss as the first Single Unite General Secretary has only just begun.

I will now be puting all my efforts into supporting Les as our Workers Uniting Group candidate, and urge you all to ensure that you do everything you can to promote the campaign. It is crucial that we deliver Les, as the future of 'our union' Unite, is at stake.

The direction we take in developing policy, the difficult decisions that will need to be made for the benefit of our members, and the manner in which we build this Union as we face the challenges ahead, hinge on this election.

The campaign ahead of us must be inclusive to every member who wishes to make a positive contribution, and there can be no room for complacency. Hard work, determination, and a sense of unity will be major factors if we are to deliver our candidate.

Let's make sure that we do everything we can.

Thanks.
Brian Boyd Unite National Officer.