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Please vote for me #1 for UCU National Honorary Treasurer in the 2023 UCU elections!

UCU members will soon receive ballot papers in the post for the 2023 national elections. These elections help determine whether our union advances member rights, offers a cogent strategy, supports members in times of need, and respects democratic mandates. They are crucial and for a vibrant democracy, it is important that members have their say.

UCU’s honorary national treasurer plays a key part in the small presidential team of national officers who oversee the functioning of the union as a whole. They are also called upon to make crucial decisions on behalf of our democratic structures.

As a committed trade unionist with a solid track record not just on the union’s NEC, but also in national and local negotiating and organising, I am a safe pair of hands at a time when our union faces down serious disputes. I have over 2 decades of experience in finance and in senior roles in communicating and challenging financial performance (as a former banker and financial regulator). As someone who has had first hand experience of casualisation and inequality, you can rely on me to prioritise member needs across all of further and higher education in ways that actually work for each sector.

I am the only candidate with significant multi-term experience on UCU’s National Executive Committee. During my time on the NEC I have actively served on key committees including the legal panel, strategy and finance, and superannuation. I have also served locally as branch president and pensions officer. I understand how the union works and will always seek to ensure that union resources are used appropriately.

I am an experienced negotiator. I also have productive, mutually respectful relationships with UCU’s paid staff and value their contributions.

The Treasurer plays a vital role in ensuring the union apparatus serves members. It also is essential to ensure that democratic decisions are implemented. I want to use my skills and experience to serve our membership in this pivotal role. That’s why I seek your first preference for Honorary Treasurer.

Thanks,

Deepa

Endorsements

Lesley Kane, Open University I will be voting for Deepa Driver for national Treasurer and HE South. I served alongside Deepa on UCU’s National Executive Committee from 2019 to 2021, both of us representing HE South. I also visited her branch during the 2018 strike, and I have seen first hand what an effective organiser…

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Election address

I believe I have the knowledge, skills and experience that allow me to discharge the financial oversight duties of the role of Honorary Treasurer for UCU. I seek to build a strong, resilient financial base for our union. It is my priority to ensure union funds are applied honestly, effectively and in accordance with democratic…

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