Unite the Union Branch 71/21 Elections
Workplace reps and Branch Officals
The beginning of 2025 will see our 3 year election process take place. Every 3 years Unite the Union representatives have to stand for re-elect or members who wish to stand within their workplace can put there names forward to be elected.
Things have change over the last 3 years in the way that elections are conducted, each currently elected rep, who still wishes to remain as a rep will now have to get a proposer and seconder as will anyone wishing to become a new rep.
Branch posts will be decided at a members meeting that will be held on Monday 17th March 2025 at 1830 hrs.
There are certain rules that need to be followed, they are listed below.
We encourage all of our Unite members in West Midlands Police Branch to have their say.
Branch Meeting Monday 17th March 2025
The branch meeting for members of West Midlands Police 71/21 will take place as below:
Date: Monday 17th March 2026
Time: 1830 hrs
Location: Lloyd House G2, Ground Floor
If you are not able to attend in person there is a Teams link below.
Branch Election - Executive Officer Roles
Following local elections, we are currently accepting nominations for the following Unite the Union Branch 71/21 Branch Executive Officers roles:
West Midlands Police Branch Secretary / Treasurer (Workplace Senior Rep)
West Midlands Police Branch Assistant Secretary (Workplace Deputy Senior Rep)
West Midlands Police Chairperson
West Midlands Police Vice Chairperson
West Midlands Police Equalities Rep
West midlands Police Health & Safety Rep
These positions are open to union members of Branch WM71/21
The successful candidates will serve a 3-year term starting 1st April 2025.
The current postholders are:
Carl White (Branch Secretary / Workplace Senior Rep / Treasurer)
Lee Nash (Branch Assistant Secretary / Workplace Assistant Senior Rep)
Lisa James (Chairperson)
Warren Archer (Vice Chairperson)
Equalities Rep (Max Lewin)
Paul Jones (Health & Safety Rep)
(The current nominees, Carl White, Lee Nash, Lisa James, Warren Archer, Max Lewin and Paul jones are seeking re-election).
A strong understanding of Unite the Union rules, Employment Law, and West Midlands Police policies and procedures is crucial to ensuring the best outcomes for our members. This knowledge directly influences our ability to effectively advocate for members rights and interests.
If you want to stand for one of these positions, please submit your nomination to West Midlands Police Unite Branch by email at Unite@westmidlands.police.uk
Your nomination must include your full name, roll number, and union membership number, as well as the name, roll number, and union membership number of the person nominating you and the person seconding your nomination. The closing date for nominations is midday 10th March 2025. Any nominations received after this time will not be accepted.
If there is more than one candidate for a position then a vote will take place at the meeting.
Unite the Union Rules
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