IMPORTANT ELECTIONS ON THURSDAY 6 MAY 2021

Vital elections across the North West are coming up in 2021.

• Mayoral elections in the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Regions
• Mayoral elections in Liverpool and Salford.
• Local elections in all Metropolitan Boroughs, Unitary Authorities and Districts that hold elections annually.
• County Council elections in Lancashire and Cumbria.
• Police and Crime Commissioner elections in Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Merseyside.
• Any outstanding local by-elections.

UNISON members will have between one and four votes for candidates in your area.

This is the first true test of public opinion since the General Election in 2019. All elections in 2020 were cancelled which explains why there are so many at once.

DON’T LOSE YOUR VOTE

VOTE SAFELY

SIGN UP FOR A POSTAL VOTE

Life is busy and uncertain. Things can go wrong on the day and sometimes we miss the chance to have our say. This is even more likely as the pandemic persists. You may be ill or have to self-isolate on polling day. You may be worried about going to a busy polling booth due to the virus. So don’t take the risk of losing your voice. Sign up for a postal vote and vote at your leisure from home.

UNISON MEMBERS HAVE BEEN KEY WORKERS DURING THE COVID CRISIS

After ten years of budget cuts, the pandemic has laid bare the crucial importance of the services we provide. Amidst the chaos, confusion and contradiction of Government, our members have been at the front line in the most difficult circumstances.

Yet the public appreciation has not been matched by a political commitment to our future. There can be no return to business as before, we need a new normal. We need people representing us who really understand public services, who understand how hard it is for our families and who are committed to decent jobs.

SIGN UP FOR A POSTAL VOTE

DON’T LOSE YOUR SAY - VOTE SAFELY – VOTE FROM HOME

Find out how on the Government website:

https://www.gov.uk/voting-in-the-uk/postal-voting

Or contact your local council. Find details on:

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information

Members in Lancashire can download four images below which can be used to promote postal voting.

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