UNISON’s principles of proportionality and fair representation means that some seats on elected bodies, including the NEC, are reserved for women and low-paid members, so that the make-up fairly represents the wider union.
The definition of “low paid” reflects the median gross weekly earnings for all jobs (full time or part time) and is revised annualy.
The median gross weekly earnings figure for 2014 has been calculated at £417.90, a 0.6% increase on the 2013 figure of £415.30.
This means the threshold for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union is now £9.24 per hour.