Julie – we miss you

Earlier this week the Barnet UNISON branch was informed that Julie, our office manager had passed away whilst on her holidays. She was only 43 years old.

The news is devastating and our thoughts go out to her partner Graham and their families and friends.

Julie worked 17 years for Barnet UNISON first as an admin assistant and more recently as our office manager. Julie was more than a member of staff she was a friend and ardent trade unionist. Julie was like having an extra UNISON rep in the office. Over those 17 years she must have spoken to hundreds of members ringing the branch for advice and support.

Julie was totally committed to the trade union movement and she was an ACTS member and an advocate of the rights of UNISON staff.

I am sure that there will be many UNISON members who will remember Julie and want to send messages of condolences, please send them to john.burgess@barnetunison.org.uk

The branch will be organising a collection and card for those wanting to make a donation and or sign the card. Please pop into the UNISON Office.

Her passing is unexpected and her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. We will miss her terribly, we already do. The thought of not seeing her smiling face in the UNISON office again is just awful.

Farewell Julie, a friend and great trade unionist.