UNISON SERVICE GROUP ELECTIONS 2026-2028

Your Ballot Is On the Way

Soon you will receive your ballot paper for UNISON’s Local Government Service Group Elections.

  • If we have your email address, you will receive an online voting code by email.
  • If not, you will receive paper ballot papers at your home or other address you’ve provided.

You can vote online or by post.
Your ballot pack will include:

  • a prepaid return envelope
  • secure login details for online voting

Your Branch Nominees – Yorkshire & Humberside

These candidates have been nominated by your Branch Committee because their priorities and values align with our branch policies.

Local Government Service Group

  • LG General – Simon Jones
  • LG Female – Kerri Tierney
  • LG Low Paid – Sasha Johnson

Health Service Group

  • Health General – Rhian Hawthorn
  • Health Female – Julie Marsland
  • Health Reserves – Emma‑Lee Bayliss

Community Service Group

  • Community General – Wayne Mattison

Probation Service Group

  • Probation General – David Jackson
  • Probation Female – Victoria Hamilton

Why Your Vote Matters

This election decides who represents you and champions your rights across Local Government, Health, Community, and Probation.
Every vote strengthens our collective voice—make sure yours is counted.


Key Dates

  • Voting opens: 1 April
  • Voting helpline: 8 April – 6 May
  • Voting closes: 13 May

Helpline: 0800 0857 857
Textphone: 0800 0967 968