The fifth section of the document deals with enabling informed choice. The review states that measures were taken following the 2003 review to provide clearer information on the structure of the fund, which fund members pay into and the choices available to them. All political fund administrative procedures have been reviewed and improved.
13. Is there more we need to do to ensure that subscription and allocation procedures are transparent?
Explain process and rules in code of good branch practice and on the UNISON website.
14. Is there more we can do to encourage the greatest possible participation in the two sections of the fund?
Membership of the fund is already exceptionally high in comparison to all other unions.
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For an introduction to the review read:
http://unisonactive.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-can-unisons-political-fund-be-more.html
For section one – the changing political landscape read:
http://unisonactive.blogspot.com/2009/10/unison-political-fund-review-changing.html
For section two – campaigning at local, regional and devolved levels
http://unisonactive.blogspot.com/2009/10/unison-political-fund-review.html
For section three – political education
http://unisonactive.blogspot.com/2009/10/unison-political-fund-review-political.html
For section four – political communication
http://unisonactive.blogspot.com/2009/10/unison-political-fund-review-political_16.html
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