GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTION

You will receive a ballot paper in the next few days

Your branch has nominated

SEAN HOYLE

The members of your branch believe that Sean will provide the strong leadership we need. He is our former national President. An experienced activist who has retained his principles throughout his lengthy service in our union. He has already provided strong consistent leadership at the highest level in our union. He is tried, tested and trusted.

  • Edinburgh branch is one of the largest branches in the country
  • Your branch secretary, Graham Buchanan, is the longest serving branch secretary in the RMT. A well respected activist and tutor. Graham fully supports Sean
  • 8 out of the 10 largest RMT branches nominated and support Sean Hoyle
  • Your National Executive member, Mark Nothard, that you helped elect, supports Sean
  • Almost all the members of the RMT's National Executive support Sean
  • The RMT's National President, Michelle Rodgers, that you helped elect supports Sean
  • Sean has massive support out there in the workplaces
  • Sean Hoyle rejects the 'old boys club' and is a breath of fresh air
  • Sean is a rank and file candidate. He comes from a workplace just like yours - working shifts to earn a living yet giving up his time to help his fellow workers. 
  • He doesn't agree that a General Secretary needs a huge salary to lead our union and is committed to make changes. 

This is your chance to make a difference


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