We are currently on the look out for a young members officer ✊
The role of the branch young members’ officer is ideal for someone who is interested in becoming more active in the union.
The post may be a stepping stone to becoming a steward or taking on wider roles.
The responsibilities include:
- recruiting new members and organising and encouraging existing young members to become active in the branch and in UNISON campaigns
- building a branch young members’ organisation and making sure there are potential new young members’ officers in the future
- making sure issues of concern to young workers are raised through the branch.
- acting as a focal point for all young workers in the branch and workplaces.
- receiving and distributing UNISON young members’ information.
Other branch officers will help in these tasks. Branch young members’ officer must be under 30 years of age for the whole of their term of office.
You will also have the opportunity to join the Regional young members’ group. They:
- encourage recruitment, organisation and participation of young workers
- provide a powerful voice for young members
- give young members the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in the union.
As a young member, you are supported by a union of 1.3 million members who can assist you with support, training, advice and guidance.
UNISON encourages young members to get involved in every level of the organisation. At regional level young members get together to plan and organise campaigns and discuss ideas and experiences.
The national young members’ forum includes two representatives from each region, and the young members’ representative on the national executive council. The forum ensures that young members have a strong voice within UNISON and are represented in every tier of the organisation.
Find out more!
Does this sound like something you’d be interested in? If so, please contact the branch office to register your interest! unison@northyorks.gov.uk
