Jon Rogers and the NEC

We now know that a number of people are seeking nomination for the forthcoming NEC elections. One of them is Jon. Marsha Jane Thompson is also standing for the female seat in the London region.

I will be supporting and hopefully campaigning for Jon of the Rogers to be returned and I think Marsha Jane deserves a chance.

Now I know I was criticised before for supporting Dave Prentis and others for different positions but I always vote with my head. I worked with Jon for many years and we were very close associates for at least 10 years. We did not always agree on how to manage our branch but we had a clear understanding of where the division of labour was. I know how Jon works and he is a brilliant representative for London. He is absolutely dedicated to the job and loves his involvement with the NEC. I also know that there are those on the top of Unison who secretly welcome his critical role within the NEC although they will never admit to it publicly.In conclusion I would say that a vote for Jon and a nomination will be the right thing to do. I am hoping that more branches nominate him this time than before. A vote for Jon is a vote for real democracy.