The Norfolk County branch of trade union UNISON has organised a screening of Peterloo at Norwich Arts Centre. At the heart of this must be the trade union involvement - essential if we are to turn back the tide of attacks. Combined with a determination to make active campaigning a core union priority, this is potentially a tectonic shift for the UK’s largest union. He has already been publicly backed by MPs Dawn Butler, Jon Trickett, Diane Abbott, Kate Osamor, and Jeremy Corbyn. Posted in Kebba Manneh Mark Drakeford roger mckenzie. roger mckenzie Share. The UK’s largest trade union and Labour’s biggest donor, Unison, has elected its first female leader, in a boost to Sir Keir Starmer which delivered a blow to the party’s left. Roger McKenzie Assistant General Secretary for UNISON guest speaking at UNISON @ Liverpool John Moores University Branches Annual General Meeting 17th March 2017. “One of the success stories for our union has been the number of members who have had the opportunity to go back to learning. Shortly after Prentis’ announcement, Roger McKenzie – currently an assistant general secretary – threw his hat into the ring. He has firmly rejected the accusations. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has officially backed left-wing candidate Roger McKenzie in the UNISON general secretary race that will see Dave Prentis replaced when he retires at the end of the year. But in a low-turnout vote, Roger McKenzie, a Jeremy Corbyn supporter, could upset expectations to win the top job. It is opportune that the very same Unison members hit so badly by the attacks from Johnson’s government - predominantly women and many from black and minority ethnic communities - will shortly be choosing their union’s next General Secretary, to lead the long overdue fight for better pay, terms and conditions. Stephen Smith, Labour councillor in Faringdon and Wantage CLP policy officer, explains his reasons. Roger McKenzie 14, 450 (10.79%) Hugo Pierre 10, 382 (7.75%) ... – UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. Voting was as follows: Paul Holmes 45,220 (33.76%) Christina McAnea 63,900 (47.7%) Roger McKenzie 14,450 (10.79%) Hugo Pierre 10,382 (7.75%). He has firmly rejected the accusations. ... And longtime Corbyn ally Roger McKenzie, who took 11 per cent after being … Always campaigning and organising for a … His candidature was recently endorsed by Jeremy Corbyn. Roger McKenzie - Unison. Walsall man Roger Mckenzie is bidding to become Unison's general secretary. Mr Corbyn is a Unison member and was once an organiser for one of its predecessors, the National Union of Public Employees. Unison union elects first female leader, in boost for Keir Starmer. Facebook Twitter Email More options. — Alan Gibbons (@mygibbo) January 11, 2021 UNISON, the main sponsor of this year’s Merthyr Rising event, is proud to announce that UNISON’s Assistant General Secretary, Roger McKenzie, will be attending the event and will be speaking at the events opening night on the 26th May at the Red House Merthyr Tydfil. Unison general secretary election shows left can win NEC Socialist Party members in Unison. The Black Country native and former painter-decorator has highlighted the need for reform at UNISON, of which he has been a member for over a decade. Roger McKenzie also described himself as a ‘left’ candidate and was supported by Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott, and other left MPs. Roger McKenzie – 14,450 (10.79%) Hugo Pierre – 10,382 (7.75%) As there are over 1.3 million members in Unison, this means approximately only 10% of members voted. UNISON's members work predominantly in public services, including local government, education, health and outsourced services.. But the former head of the party has now backed Roger McKenzie to be the new head of … But he had little active support on the ground. McKenzie’s socialist and industrial credentials are strong. Throughout this period, Group 2 comprised three railway unions: the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) and Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA). A former chair of the Labour Party’s Black Sections, McKenzie has also worked as a union education tutor, and was co-chair of the Anti-Racist Alliance. As reported by Labourlist (though not yet on the UNISON website), four candidates have exceeded the various thresholds to make it on to the ballot paper as follows; Christina McAnea – 212 branches, nine regions, five service groups (and the National Executive Council) Roger McKenzie – 113 branches, one region, one service group