Political fund
Review of political fund effectiveness
UNISON campaigns to influence national and local policy to help protect and improve public services and defend the jobs of public service workers.In order to carry out our political campaigning effectively the union has a separate political fund.
UNISON’s political fund is divided into two sections – UNISON Labour Link, which funds our lobbying within the Labour Party at all levels; and the general political fund, which supports local and national campaigns and pays for political advertising.
UNISON members are invited to opt into either fund (or both) when they join the union.
UNISON is currently carrying out a review of its political fund arrangements with a view to ensuring the ‘highest possible levels of transparency, participation and activity’.
The review is being overseen by a steering group appointed by the national executive council, and its final report will be presented to national delegate conference in June 2010.
Latest updates
Final Report
The steering group for the Review of Political Fund Effectiveness completed its work in February. Its final report has been agreed by the National Executive Council for presentation to National Delegate Conference 2010.Consultation for the review of the political fund effectiveness
This consultation is aimed at gathering ideas and experiences for the review. Please take the time to read and feed in your views. The deadline for submissions is Friday 13 NovemberTurning up the heat
(28/08/09) UNISON's review of its political fund will move up to its next level next month, when the union publishes a consultation document for membersReview of political fund effectiveness - interim report
In its first year the review has been gathering information to inform an assessment of the effectiveness of existing arrangements – including activity levels, communications, fund operational rules, participation and political lobbying.Making sure we campaign effectively
(01/05/09) The review of the union's political fund should help to make our campaigning even more effective at all levelsGetting the best political value
(26/01/09) The review of UNISON's political funds called for by the last conference is moving ahead< Back | More >
CONTACT DETAILS
UNISON Review of political fund effectiveness
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
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UNISON Review of political fund effectiveness
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
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Documents
Consultation for the review of the political fund effectiveness
This consultation is aimed at gathering ideas and experiences for the review. Please take the time to read and feed in your views. The deadline for submissions is Friday 13 November
Consultation for the review of the political fund effectiveness
Annual report 2008/9
This has been a defining year for UNISON. Faced with a gloomy economic forecast, attacks on public services and an uncertain political future, our solidarity and determination has been second to none.Annual report 2008/9
Review of political fund effectiveness - interim report
This interim report of the Review of political fund effectiveness was accepted by the NEC for inclusion in UNISON’s Annual Report 2008/9.Review of political fund effectiveness - interim report
Form to contribute to both political funds
Form allowing contributions to both UNISON political funds: UNISON Labour Link Fund and General Political FundForm to contribute to both political funds
Political funds exemption form
Form to opt-out of contributions to either of UNISON political funds.Political funds exemption form
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