Les Bayliss - Building A Better Union

The Workers Uniting Group Supports Les Bayliss For Unite General Secretary

This week Unite members will receive ballot papers along with an election statement which sets out the the positive policies which Les Bayliss has explained to thousands of Unite members in workplaces across the UK and Ireland - which will build a better union.

Les, a skilled engineer, is aged 57 and has been a union member for over 40 years representing members at all levels in the Union, culminating with his role as Assistant General Secretary.

Among his duties and responsibilities are handling the finances of the union, turning a deficit into a surplus and resolving issues related to the former Amicus pension scheme.

He also has the strategic oversight of the Construction and Building Services Sector including the industry wide apprenticeship programme.

Over the past few months Les has explained the ideas and policies he stands for and which will take Unite forward.

These include a membership support centre which will be available to give members advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Les Bayliss has also set out his policies on strategic campaigning to ensure Unite members can win in the workplace - rather than let employers and the media pick the battleground - whether that it is in the private sector or in the campaign to defend public services.

He has explained that he will expand the unions training and education programme for members, activists and officials and that the investment made by Unite in organising and recruiting new members delivers membership growth and stronger workplaces through the involvement of members and activists.

Communications with members will be improved, with a union magazine and direct electronic communications - and there will be dedicated union officers helping our reps, activists and members.

On equalities Les says all Unite members, irrespective of race, colour, religion, or sexual orientation must have equal opportunity and be treated equally in the workplace and in the union.

Les Bayliss' message to Unite members is: “Together we are strong. Our members face the same difficulties and working together in all sectors and regions we will all gain from unity and solidarity”.

Vote Les Bayliss For General Secretary when you receive your ballot paper - encourage Unite members to vote and Vote For Les Bayliss for a Better Union.