Promoting UNISON in
Labour
UNISON members have a very direct way
of getting their message across to politicians - through political
lobbying. When you join UNISON you are given the opportunity to opt in
to what we call the UNISON Labour Link (formerly known as the Affiliated
Political Fund or APF). Your contributions to this fund help to
facilitate our lobbying within the Labour Party.
This enables us to promote members'
views and argue for UNISON policies, which will improve working terms
and conditions, help protect public services and create a better
society. It's the opposite of a blank cheque for Labour. We keep up the
pressure and use our valuable links to get UNISON's agenda heard.
Labour Link review
Between 2001 and 2003, we carried out
an extensive review of the way the UNISON Labour Link operates. See
below for our new rules adopted at our national forum and the
consultation and a review by the NEC of the political funds.
 Download
'Labour Link operational rules' (PDF format)
Download
'Review of the UNISON political funds' (PDF format)
What has Labour Link
won for members, and what happens when UNISON disagrees with Labour?
As a result of UNISON Labour Link
activities, Labour has implemented many positive areas of policy
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About Labour Link
How can I get involved?. Will it cost
anything?. How does Labour Link work?. Who is on the national UNISON
Labour Link committee?
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UNISON Group of Labour
MPs at Westminster
A complete alphabetical list of all
UNISON Labour MPs.
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UNISON members in the
European Parliament
About UNISON Labour-Link and the
European Parliament.
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UNISON Labour Link
regional contact officers
For more information about the UNISON
Labour Link in your area, contact your regional officer.
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Constituency
Development Plans
Constituency Development Plans create a
direct local link between UNISON and a Constituency Labour Party.
Administered by the UNISON Labour-Link, they support local campaigning
and the development of local organisation.
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