A day in the life of a UNISON Branch Secretary

The Guardian visits Stockport to spend a day with Angie Rayner, UNISON Branch Secretary, and gets an insight into the hard work of the much maligned local union officials who carry out union duties on paid facility time:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/money
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‘Rayner spends her working day, not to mention huge chunks of her own time, negotiating with senior council officers and councillors on behalf of around 4,000 Unison members.

Silent protest against cuts in Stockport‏

Stockport UNISON's 'silent protest' against cuts on Monday caught the imagination of members as they campaigned against service cuts and 400 job losses. The carefully organised 'calm and dignified' event saw members pack the council’s executive meeting while another 150 who couldn’t get in had to demonstrate outside.