Branch Elections 2026

The Branch positions are open for annual election, with the outcomes to be announced at this year’s A.G.M, in line with UNISON rules.

The AGM will be held on 4th March 2026 at the Holiday Inn, Wakefield M1, Junction 40. A Microsoft teams link will also be supplied nearer the time.

Nomination forms can be downloaded here

Each nominee needs to be proposed and seconded. Completed forms should be returned to kevin.fairfax@nhs.net forms may be posted FAO Kev Fairfax, Union office, Springhill 1, Brindley Way, Wakefield, WF2 0XQ marked ‘private and confidential’.

If a position has more than one nomination (except stewards) then elections will take place, the timescales are listed below.

Nominations Open

Nominations Closes

Voting Period Opens

Voting Period Closes

AGM

10th December 2025

7th January 2026

4th February 2026

25th February 2026

4th March 2026

Midday

Midday

Midday

Midday

1400 hours

There are a few workplaces/stations without UNISON Stewards, Health and Safety Reps or Union Learner Reps; please note full training is available for members who wish to take up these positions.