Positions on your BDA Trade Union National Executive Committee (TUNEC) are up for election for the period 2024-2027.
TUNEC oversees and contributes to the work of the BDA Trade Union. The committee composition has been designed to be reflective of the component parts of the BDA membership with reserved seats based on the following categories:
Geography
2 x England,1 x Wales, 1 x Scotland, 1 x Northern Ireland
Health is a devolved issue and as such the four nations that comprise the UK have differing levels of pay, conditions, and ways of working. It is important that a voice from each nation is heard on the Trade Union National Executive Committee
Workplace Role
1 x Non NHS, 1 x Dietetic Support Worker
NHS Dietitians make up a significant bulk of the overall BDA Trade Union membership but we are conscious that we organise in other workplaces and other areas of the dietetic workforce.
In recognition of this fact, we ensure there is a reserved place for a non-NHS worker (e.g. Industry, Academia, etc.) to offer a different perspective and experience.
By the same logic there is also a position for a member of the dietetic support workforce. We are currently expanding our dietetic support workforce members and are keen to recruit BDA Trade Union Representatives in this area.
Equality Strands
1 x LGBT+, 1 x BAME, 1 x Workers with Disabilities, 1 x Young Workers
The Trade Union movement recognises that the struggles for social and economic freedom are inextricably intertwined. As such four seats are reserved for designated equality strands. These seats as well as forming a vital part of equality representation are also natural points of contact with the respective organising groups in the TUC.
Full Election Timeline:
11 December |
Nomination period opens Nomination helpline opens |
19 January |
Nomination period closes. Deadline for nomination forms, candidate forms and election addressed to be received by the BDA office. |
26 January |
Deadline for candidates to withdraw their nomination |
31 January |
Deadline for candidates to be told about whether they can stand, and for nominating members to be told about nominations that are not valid. |
7 February |
Deadline for candidates and nominating members to submit an appeal if the Returning Officer has decided candidates are not eligible to stand and nominations are not valid. |
14 February |
Deadline for any appeal decisions by the Returning Officer. |
21 February |
Election details to be published to members |
6 March |
Voting starts. Voting papers sent to members. |
13 March |
The start of the voting helpline for members. |
5 April |
The end of the voting helpline for members. |
10 April |
Voting ends. |
17 April |
Deadline for written complaints and supporting evidence to be sent to the Returning Officer. |
24 April |
Deadline for the Returning Officer to investigate and respond to complaints. |
1 May |
The candidates are told the results The results are published. |