The results of the 2023 NEC election are now available.
A summary list of the newly elected members is available here.
These members will take office following the end of the National Delegate Conference 2023. The term of office will run until the end of National Delegate Conference 2025.
A full copy of the Scrutineer’s report is available to members of UNISON on request. To obtain a copy, telephone UNISONdirect on 0800 0 857 857. Lines are open 6am – midnight Monday – Friday and 9am – 4pm on Saturdays.
Any query regarding this information or this election should be directed to the Member Liaison Unit at the UNISON Centre. Telephone 0207 121 5399. Email elections@unison.co.uk
Our NEC council
President: Libby Nolan
A cardiac nurse who works at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital has been appointed president of public services union UNISON.
Libby Nolan was elected to lead the union for 2023 at its recent national conference in Liverpool.
The mum-of-four has been at Morriston for more than 20 years and trained as a nurse in 1983 before becoming a union shop steward in the same year.
Libby said: “I’ve always believed staying on the shop floor keeps you close to members.
“Now more than ever we must grow our roots in workplaces building activism and organising, so our power is heard and realised.
“UNISON is a member led union from the shop floor to the politician’s door.”
Libby said she is keen to meet as many members as possible and hear their stories and added: “I’m incredibly honoured to have been elected president this year and my promise to Wales is I will carry Wales in my heart throughout this year.
“I’m keen to build on the work of UNISON’s year of Black workers and, as we move into 2024 which will be the year of LGBT+ workers, it is important it’s a successful year leaving a strong legacy.”
Libby has also worked as an intensive care nurse in various hospitals and said: “I’m still easy to find in work and despite the presidential work I want to be easily accessible.”
Vice President: Steve North
Steve has been the Branch Secretary of Salford City branch since 2011 and North West Joint Deputy Convenor since 2021. Prior to that his election as Branch Secretary, he worked in Sure Start and as a Community Care Worker. Steve is proud to be a public servant and to represent workers in the city he has lived in all his life.
Given his background, it is no surprise that he is most proud of the successful campaign his branch fought to defend five Salford Sure Start nurseries in 2018 (one of which was later attended by his youngest son) and the work his branch has done in securing significant pay and terms and conditions improvements for care workers.
Steve is a firm anti-racist and a passionate supporter of Salford Red Devils Rugby League Club. He lives in Salford with his wife Danni, their two sons and their two rescue cats.
Vice President: Julia Mwaluke
Julia, a dedicated advocate for refugees and workers’ rights, has been making significant contributions in the North West since 2003. Initially part of Refugee Action, she later joined “World In Wigan,” aiding refugees in settling in the region. Between 2009 and 2011, Julia excelled as the project coordinator for the Leigh Community Integration Project, focusing on helping refugees, asylum seekers, and disadvantaged individuals re-enter the workforce.
In 2011, Julia transitioned to a community support worker role, eventually advancing to a senior position. She is a vocal campaigner for improved pay and conditions for care workers throughout the area. Her efforts also extend to protecting community resources, as evidenced by her successful campaign to save five Salford Sure Start nurseries.
As the chair of Stand Up to Racism Wigan, Julia demonstrates her commitment to social justice. Her activism reached a pinnacle with back-to-back wins of the “Living Wage Champion Awards” in 2022 and 2023, highlighting her relentless pursuit of better employment terms and conditions, thereby empowering workers to enhance their lives.
Outside of her professional and activist roles, Julia is a proud mother of three grown children and an avid football fan.