As Branch Secretary, Steve leads a team of officers, workplace representatives and staff all dedicated to making sure that UNISON members across the branch get the support they need.

Steve is seconded full-time to the branch and acts as well as acting as the Joint Staff-Side Secretary for Salford City Council, Steve leads our work in Salford Clinical Commissioning Group, as well as in the private and voluntary sectors, particularly on the issues of social care and housing.

As Assistant Branch Secretary, Diane’s formal role is to deputise for Branch Secretary Steve North and to assist him with his responsibilities.

Diane is seconded full time to the branch and as part of her role as lead officer for schools and education, she accompanies Steve to meetings with senior officers at Salford City Council. She also leads on Salford Credit Union and Salford Loaves and Fishes.

As Treasurer, Ameen is responsible for managing the branch’s finances and ensuring that financial information is shared appropriately with officers, representatives and members.

Ameen is seconded full time to the branch and as well as leading on organisational support to stewards and members within Salford City Council, he is our lead officer for Salford Community Leisure.

As our Communications Officer, Tara’s role is to provide the information members need to play an active role in their union. She does this by helping create a positive image for the branch among members, potential members and the public. Tara also works with other officers to produce our annual “Stand Up For Salford” magazine and developing electronic communication – email, web, etc

Brian works in our branch office. His role covers areas such as the assistance of members, providing support and taking minutes at branch meetings and assisting Elaine in the management and use of members’ information.

Matthew is employed as a Local Organiser. His role is to recruit and organise workers in the community and voluntary sector, particularly in the field of social care.

As International Officer, Lisa’s role is to co-ordinate the branch’s work on international relations and to ensure that branch members are informed of national policy on international matters.

As Welfare Officer, Paula’s role is to ensure that branch officers, stewards and workplace representatives, and also employers, have regular up-to-date information about UNISON Welfare and its range of services and to ensure that members seeking welfare assistance receive a prompt, supportive and effective response.

As our Membership Officer, Hassan ensures we prioritise recruitment and retention, as part of our organising approach.

As our Equalities Officer, Amira’s role is to ensure that equality and diversity are part of everything we do, and to support officers elected from the different sellf-organised groups (SOGs).

As our Lifelong Learning Coordinator, Sam’s role is to assist our members in developing the key skills they need.

As our Retired Members’ Officer, Julia’s role is to enable retired members of the branch to continue to be active in the union through the branch’s retired members’ section