UNISON Scotland Young Members Focus on Michelle Smith

Every month we have a different part of Scotland writing about specific issues in their area.

Focus on Fife - Michelle Smith - Young Members Officer

I’m Michelle Smith, 25 years old and I am the Young Members Officer (YMO) for UNISON Fife.

At present, the average age of a UNISON Member is 43 years old, which is why I am looking to continue to increase the number of young people joining UNISON and becoming active. Young Members are the future of UNISON so I am taking this opportunity to urge all Fife Young Member’s to join in and support the many issues that will face us in the next few years.

My Role as YMO is as follows: -

Recruit new members and encourage existing young members to become active;
To make sure issues of concern to young workers are raised by the branch;
To be a focal point for all Young Members in the branch and workplace so they can come to me with ideas, concerns or problems;

To ensure that all young members views are sought and taken on board by UNISON and the Employers;

To co-ordinate Young Member activities within Fife.

If UNISON is to survive, grow and continue to be the vibrant and progressive voice it is today, we need to recruit and retain new young members. Young people are the voice of the future and we need to be heard. I strongly believe in giving young people in the workplace more opportunities to help them grow and develop, to help them become more confident and have a positive attitude within their workplace - basically giving them a fair deal!

Contact the branch and ask for more details on how to become active in the union and get involved with issues directly affecting YOU! Meantime please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or issues you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Michelle Smith
Young Members Officer
UNISON Fife
Branch Tel: - 01592 412222

E-mail: michelle.smith@fife.gov.uk

Contact your branch to find out if you have a Young Members Officer.