There are only two candidates to vote for in this election.

Barnet UNISON reps nominated Andrea Egan their reasons are set out above .

We are in the biggest cost of living crisis in 77 years.

Our members need strong leadership to win pay campaigns and to end outsourcing.

Please use YOUR VOTE.

For more details about the Election see below.

Ballot Papers

The despatch of ballot paper(s) to individual members will begin on 28 October 2025.

The ballot pack will consist of:

• a covering letter from the union
• a booklet containing the candidates’ election addresses and a full list of nominating bodies
• ballot paper(s)
• a return envelope.

Where members have previously requested materials in a special format (for example in large print), they will automatically receive the ballot pack in that format. Any additional requests should be made to the ballot helpline.

Ballot Helpline

If individual members have not received a paper by 11 November 2025, they should contact the ballot helpline via UNISONdirect on 0800 0 857 857.

Members with hearing difficulties can use textphone 0800 0 967 968.

If callers can have their membership number to hand when calling, that would help.

The latest that members can request a ballot paper is 19 November 2025 in order to ensure members have the opportunity to vote in time.

Please note that the ballot helpline can only deal with queries from individual members. If branches believe there is a widescale problem with receipt of ballot papers amongst their members (for instance if whole departments or geographical areas have not received ballot papers) then the branch should contact the Member Liaison Unit via elections@unison.co.uk.

Result and close of ballot

The deadline for receipt of ballot papers by the scrutineer is 5pm on 25 November 2025.

The result of this election will be announced on 17 December 2025.

Eligibility to vote

All full members who are on the union’s membership register as of 28 July 2025, will be entitled to vote in this election.

Members not on the membership register on 28 July 2025 will not be able to vote. 

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