Welcome
If you are a “minister of religion”, if you work for a faith
body (in a synagogue/mosque/church/faith group’s head office) or
you work for a faith-based charity, Unite is here for you. The
faith workers’ branch is here to represent you: we have the
expertise to offer you good support.
Workers for faith organisations all too often suffer as a result
of the strains of working life, which can easily impact upon the
family. Long hours, difficult relationships with people,
organisational restructuring and a host of other issues are as real
for faith workers as anyone in the working world. This goes for
ministers and lay workers alike. New approaches to managing people
and theories of ‘human resource management’ can have dramatic
consequences. Organisations are re-structured and new lines of
accountability introduced. Without advice and good representation,
one can be in trouble.
Not a member? Join Unite today for less than £11 a
month
What does the branch do?
Support & Representation
Helpline: 0845 108 2575
Advice and support are key to the work of the branch.
Whatever the issue, whatever your need - call the helpline and
you’ll be directed to the best support for your situation,
including use of our accredited representatives around the whole of
the UK
Campaigns
The union works through campaigns and representation to deliver
justice for those working in faith-based organisations.
Current campaigns cover:
- Fair working rights for minsters of religion
- Stress in the workplace
- Bullying
Find out more by downloading our latest newsletter:
Democratic
As a branch we campaign on issues selected by our members.
The executive committee supports campaigns and enables the voice of
faithworkers to shape the agenda of the wider trade union
movement. A range of backgrounds, including Baptist Union of
Great Britain, Church of England, Scottish Episcopal Church,
Methodist Church and Non-Subscribing Presbyterians are represented
by the current members of the executive as they seek to serve all
members of the branch.
2010 - 2012 Branch Executive
Committee
| Tom Ambrose |
Publicity |
| Peter Bellenes |
Accredited Reps - Case Management - Helpline |
| David Chillman |
Treasurer |
| John Cooper |
Campaigns |
| Chris Elson |
Vice-chair |
| Drummond Gillespie |
Denominations |
| Ken Gordon |
Member Development |
| Collette Joyce |
|
| Colin Lunt |
Publicity |
| Roger Stokes |
Denominations |
| Robin Usher |
Secretary |
| Chris Wilson |
Chair |
| Terry Young |
Accredited Reps - Case Management - Helpline |
The branch is supported by Rachael Maskell, national officer of
Unite (community, youth workers and not for profit sector).
If you would like to help shape our work, contact us at any time
and consider attending our Annual General Meeting. Details of
this year's meeting:
Unite faith workers - conference and
AGM 2011
A growing and successful conference was held. Members considered
a regionalisation, bullying, the cuts agenda and many other issues.
Members were central to all discussions and we able to feed into
the central campaigns of the branch.
Unite Faith Workers – Conference and AGM –
2012
Check back for information when it becomes
available.
Contact
For advice and representation call the helpline 0845
108 2575
To contact the branch you can email: faithworkers@unitetheunion.org
or write to:
Faithworkers Branch
Unite the
union
35 King Street,
Covent Garden,
London
WC2E 8JG
Not a member? Join Unite today for less than £11 a
month
