…this method before too long. This article is taken with thanks from the Australian socialist fortnightly Red Flag. The Case for Paul Holmes by a Unison Member As he approached close of nominations on 25th September in the election for new General Secretary…

…approached close of nominations on 25th September in the election for new General Secretary for the big public services union, Unison, Paul Holmes' campaign is picking up momentum. He has reached the threshold to make it onto the ballot paper, with far more…

…The Socialist Party's Hugo Pierre has announced the support of 13 branches and may not make it to the threshold. Paul Holmes' campaign has been holding virtual meetings based on regions and service groups of the union. His campaign provides the possibility…

…an organisation which goes beyond the narrow confines of unison action, which has thus far been only precarious electoral alliance. Paul Holmes... as this campaign has been the best programme far to the left of bureaucracy candidates. Hugo Pierre is a…

…be best implemented by an elected general secretary and the election of assistant general secretaries and regional secretaries. Paul Holmes is currently suspended from his employer and the union, reportedly for different allegations. Several activists have been…