Ed Whitby 4 Unison Local Gov SGE page

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

Hi all I’m restanding for the second time for unisons local government national committee (SGE)
Hoping that UNISON Members in northern region will consider voting for me and other candidates
Tom Zagoria Charlotte and Melissa

18/05/2025

So proud to be part of this. At times it can feel tokenistic, or just words. But right now when people are denying some of our lgbt+ community rights and freedoms then standing together and opposing those attacks is an important step in challenging and re-winning those arguments in our workplaces communities and from our elected representatives. We can and we will fight until we win

16/01/2025

I am seeking nomination to stand for re-election. I have worked for Newcastle City Council for over 20 years in Children’s Services. Always an active unison member and shop steward, holding positions including Convenor, Equalities Officer. At present I am a shop steward and International Officer.

I have been a delegate to local government, national, LGBT and regional conferences and a member of Regional Council, Committee and Labour Link committee. Before that I was a unison rep and officer in the Newcastle University branch.

I have led campaigns bringing together workers and parents against cuts including Sure Start. I have fought to improve pay to the lowest paid workers in the council, campaigning for the foundation living wage in Newcastle (alongside Citizens UK and Living Wage foundation), which the council voted for in Autumn 2022. I continue to fight for this to be implemented for all workers in commissioned services, and for insourcing.

On the NEC I have championed organising workers in early years and childcare, supporting striking workers, and improving how we organise ballots, as well as organising national protest for Local Government funding. And in the year of the LGBT+ worker, equalities in more important than ever.

I always seek feedback from branches, report back to members, branches, and region., I want to be part of the change that delivers for our members. If you would like me to speak to or answer any further questions or attend a meeting with members, I would be happy to.