The following have been confirmed as candidates in the election to choose a new general secretary for UNISON.
Their names are listed below in the order they will appear on the ballot paper and in the election address booklet.
Paul Holmes
Nominated by one service group executive, two regional councils and 99 branches.
Christina McAnea
Nominated by the national executive council (NEC), five service group executives, nine regional councils and 210 branches.
Roger McKenzie
Nominated by one service group executive, one regional council and 104 branches.
Hugo Pierre
Nominated by 31 branches.
Ballot papers will be sent to members’ home or other notified address in writing. Members will be provided with a pre-paid envelope for the return of the ballot paper to the independent scrutineer. All voting will be by post