Socialist elected to Unite executive council

Socialist Party member Suzanne Muna, secretary of the Housing Workers branch, and a United Left candidate, has been elected unopposed to represent the London and Eastern region on Unite’s executive council.

“I was selected on the basis of our strong branch record, fighting and winning successive disputes in the last couple of years,” said Suzanne. “I am committed to representing all Unite members in the region, but women and young people have played prominent roles in those battles, being among the worst victims of austerity measures. I will be emphasising the need to draw new fighters in the struggle against austerity from these groups of workers.”

This is an important year for Unite with the general election in May, which will influence our ongoing debate about Unite’s relationship with the Labour Party, and the union’s political strategy.

The Unite Rules Conference in July and the election of all workplace reps, branch officers and constitutional committees will also help shape the union for the future. Unite needs more members like Suzanne in positions of authority this year.

Socialist Party members in Unite