Amanda Bailey-Coll for Deputy General Secretary

Amanda Bailey-Coll for Deputy General Secretary I'm the Regional Secretary for K Region. I'm seeking branch nominations to become the next Deputy General Secretary.

Reps have long been my passion and if elected I will work tirelessly to ensure our reps are at the forefront of everything we do.

18/07/2025

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after she was caught speeding in her Audi S3, according to British news outlets.

The 35-year-old star, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, drove 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, England, on July 31 last year, BBC reported. The offense was caught on a speed camera on a restricted road in the city.

15/04/2025

🎥 A Message from Amanda – Thank You & Looking Ahead

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone in K Region and across the union who backed me in this campaign. Your support, encouragement and belief in what we can achieve together has meant so much.

While I wasn’t elected this time, I’ll continue to work hard every single day to deliver for reps and members—because that’s what this is all about.

I also want to say a huge congratulations to Joanne Thomas on her historic election as Usdaw’s General Secretary. It’s a proud moment for our union, and I’m excited about the future we’ll build under her leadership.

And congratulations to Rab Donnelly on his election as Deputy General Secretary. I wish him all the best and look forward to working with him to push our union forward.

This is a big moment for Usdaw—a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. Let’s keep standing together, organising, and building a union that truly delivers for all its members.

Thank you again for your solidarity. The work continues.

09/04/2025

📢 Branch Nomination Reminder – Deadline: Friday 11 April!

A big thank you to all the branches who’ve already nominated Amanda Bailey-Coll for Deputy General Secretary—your support means everything.

If your branch has agreed to nominate but hasn’t yet submitted the paperwork, this is your final reminder:
âś… Nomination forms must be received by Head Office by Friday 11 April!

Let’s make sure every nomination counts. If you need support or have any questions, get in touch—we’re here to help.

📨 Let’s keep the momentum going and give reps and members a real voice at the top of our union!

06/04/2025

🎥 “Amanda’s always backed young reps like me—and helped us grow into confident activists.” – Alexandru Draghici, Co-op Rep

Thank you to Alexandru Draghici for his support! As a Co-op rep and until recently an active member of Usdaw’s Young Workers’ Committee, Alexandru represents the next generation of union leadership.

He’s backing Amanda Bailey-Coll for Deputy General Secretary because she’s spent years supporting young reps, giving them the tools, training, and confidence to lead in their workplaces and beyond.

📢 Watch Alexandru’s video and share if you believe in a union that invests in young activists and builds power from the ground up.

04/04/2025

🎥 “Amanda’s always shown up—for equality, for fairness, and for members like me.” – Will Peters, Tesco Wrexham

Huge thanks to Will Peters for his support. Will’s been a committed activist for many years and a valued voice on Usdaw’s Equalities Forum.

He’s backing Amanda Bailey-Coll for Deputy General Secretary because he’s seen first-hand her commitment to inclusion, fairness, and building a union where everyone’s voice matters—whether you’re a rep or an activist.

📢 Watch Will’s video and share if you believe in a union that lifts people up and puts equality at its heart.

03/04/2025

🎥 “Amanda’s leadership is rooted in experience, integrity, and a real commitment to reps and members.” – Trish Elder, Chair of Usdaw’s North West Regional Council

A huge thank you to Trish Elder for her support. As Chair of the NW Regional Council, Trish is a well-respected leader in our union who knows the importance of strong, principled leadership.

She’s backing Amanda Bailey-Coll for Deputy General Secretary because Amanda has a proven track record of supporting reps, delivering for members, and pushing Usdaw forward.

📢 Watch Trish’s endorsement and share if you agree—it’s time for a union that listens, supports, and leads from the front.

02/04/2025

🎥 “We need change—and we need it now.”

Today on World Autism Awareness Day, Amanda joined 30 Usdaw reps coming together to learn, share experiences, and commit to making our workplaces more inclusive for neurodivergent members.

We’re proud to launch a month of action and celebration, because different minds deserve better understanding, real support, and proper workplace policies.

📢 Watch Amanda’s message and share if you agree: it’s time for every workplace to recognise and celebrate neurodiversity.

Happy Mother’s Day to Every Mum in Our MovementToday, I want to send love and solidarity to every mum in the trade union...
30/03/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to Every Mum in Our Movement

Today, I want to send love and solidarity to every mum in the trade union movement—those raising families while raising their voices for fairness at work.

Whether you’re negotiating contracts on the shop floor, supporting members as a rep, or juggling caring responsibilities alongside your union activism—you are the backbone of our movement.

Being a mum in today’s world means showing up with strength, care and resilience, every single day. And in Usdaw, we see that in action across workplaces, branches and campaigns—mums making a difference not just for their own families, but for thousands of others too.

Thank you for everything you do. You inspire us, lead us, and remind us what solidarity really looks like.

Have a restful, joyful, and proud Mother’s Day—you deserve it.

With love and respect,
Amanda

30/03/2025

🎥 Conference Update from Amanda – North West TUC 2025

Hi everyone, it was great to be part of Usdaw’s delegation to the North West TUC Conference in Blackpool yesterday.

From debates on tackling the far right to demanding action to make work pay, it was a powerful reminder of what trade union solidarity looks like when we come together across sectors, workplaces and communities.

I was proud to stand alongside our brilliant reps and activists—Trish Elder, who moved Usdaw’s successful motion on training and skills, and Matt Fairlie and Lynne Goodwin, who represented our Trade Councils so well.

The conference also heard from inspiring speakers including Kate Bell from the TUC and Justin Madders MP, making the case for stronger rights and fairer workplaces.

Conferences like this are about building the future of our movement—and Usdaw must be leading that fight.

Thank you to everyone who spoke up, took part and made it such a strong show of unity.

Let’s keep organising, keep pushing for change—and keep making our members’ voices heard.

📍 At the North West TUC Conference – Blackpool 2025It was great to attend today’s North West TUC Conference at the Grand...
29/03/2025

📍 At the North West TUC Conference – Blackpool 2025

It was great to attend today’s North West TUC Conference at the Grand in Blackpool as part of Usdaw’s delegation alongside Matt Johnson and Trish Elder. We were also proud to be joined by Matt Fairlie and Lynne Goodwin, representing our trade councils and flying the flag for Usdaw reps in the wider movement.

We heard powerful contributions in two key debates:

✊ Tackling the Far Right – with guest speakers Nick Lowles (Hope Not Hate) and Jawad Khan (TUC), who reminded us that defending democracy and fighting hate is core union business.
💷 Make Work Pay – with Justin Madders MP and Kate Bell, TUC Assistant General Secretary, calling for stronger rights, better pay, and real security for working people.

The conference was opened by Lorraine Beavers MP, who gave a passionate speech on standing up for our region and working-class communities.

And we were proud to see Usdaw’s own motion on Training and Skills, moved by Trish Elder, Chair of NW Regional Council—carried with full support.

A fantastic day of solidarity, debate, and clear purpose. The trade union movement is united and ready to deliver change.

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