Unison general secretary ballot closes

Hugo Pierre, photo Josh Asker

Hugo Pierre, photo Josh Asker   (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)

The ballot in the general secretary election in public sector union Unison has closed.

The Socialist Party is backing Hugo Pierre, who is standing on a fighting, socialist programme.

He received the nomination of 31 branches across the country and the different sectors Unison organises, and was also endorsed by the union’s National Black Members’ Committee.

The result is set to be announced on 11 January. Read the series of articles on the election at socialistparty.org.uk