Message from Les Bayliss to all Unite Members in the Energy Sector,

To all Members in the Energy Sector,

The Energy Sector is vital to the UK economy and you play an enormously significant role in providing the energy and resources that so many people take for granted. There are many challenges and opportunities ahead.

If I'm elected general secretary you and your industry will have my full support. That means protecting your terms and conditions by ensuring that Unite remains vigilant in exposing those employers who might use the economy as an excuse to put pressure on your living standards.

As the biggest union in the energy sector, we also have a wider responsibility to support and campaign for the sector itself. There are tough choices ahead and I want to ensure that Unite influences the debate on behalf of its members.

The current dash for gas will not bring a long term secure supply of energy; what is needed is a combination of nuclear, clean coal, gas and renewables. My goal is that Unite members gain full advantage of the challenges presented by the energy demands of a 21st century.

Considering the current plight of manufacturing, this energy expansion brings with it untold opportunities for the UK. There is no doubt that these enormous investments can and must herald the renaissance of engineering industry with the thousands of jobs that this will bring. But it means that you must have access to quality training at work to enable you to meet the challenges that lie ahead.

Securing our energy supply must therefore be a fundamental priority as we make the transition to a low carbon economy.

This sector needs strong leadership to support you at work. A leadership that will vigorously campaign to ensure that the energy infrastructure, is fit for purpose. If I am elected general secretary, I pledge to do both.

The election for the new General Secretary of Unite opens on 25th October. It presents the ideal opportunity for you to join me in making Unite the great union our members deserve.

Yours fraternally

Les Bayliss

P.S. Keep up to date with my campaign at www.Les4gs.org