Our Branch
Our branch was founded in 2003 in order to represent colleagues from many different departments and disciplines. In that time we’ve had some great victories and been able to support workers through workplace disputes, pay negotiations, organisational changes and supply legal advice.
The branch is comprised of members and elected chair, secretary, treasurer and equalities representative. Other representatives have been added over the years who are also elected into position. A full list of branch officer positions, including the current elected people, is below.
Our Meetings
Our branch meets monthly in different venues around Teesside with all members welcome to attend and participate.
Questions and discussion points can be raised ahead of a meeting using our online form or by emailing the branch.
There is also an annual general meeting where the committee and officers are elected.
More information on upcoming meetings can be found in the events section.
Our Representatives
Carl Spender
Senior Shop Steward and Health and Safety Rep
Amanda Brookes
Health and Safety Rep
Ted McGarrity
Vice chair
Carl Thompson
Shop Steward, Health and Safety Rep, Union Learning Rep, Environmental Rep
Graham Wales
Shop Steward
Sarah Johnstone
Shop Steward and Health and Safety Rep
John Beadnal
Shop Steward and Health and Safety Rep
Josh Saint
Shop Steward
Leah Weatheritt
Union Learning Rep
Andy Millard
Shop Steward and Health and Safety Rep
Steve Wilson
Health and Safety Rep
Darren Hann
Shop Steward and Branch Chair
Nigel Parry
Shop Steward, Branch Equalities Officer, Environmental Officer and Green Rep (TUC)
Paul Sharkey
Shop Steward
Gillian Grazier
Health and Safety Rep
Dave Jones
Senior Shop Steward