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I have now chatted to @EquityUK General Secretary candidate @paulwfleming about the future of #mentalhealth in our union & in our industry as a whole. Clear, confident ideas about taking this issue forward using the strengths of the union. [thread]
Having now spoken to both @paulwfleming & @SimonJCurtis69 I& #39;m really excited about what the future holds for @EquityUK & members. The candidates are very different but both are passionate, switched on, and really inclusive in their thinking.
In recent months I& #39;ve talked to a number of frustrated colleagues, some of whom have been so disolusioned they have actually left @EquityUK I have always believed that working without union representation makes an individual more vulnerable to mistreatment & weakens the industry.
But I have completely understood the depth of concerns, having signed an open letter about #mentalhealth myself after being genuinely distressed by the changes to how @EquityUK aproaches this life changing & sometimes life ending issue. (Open Letter here https://www.playingsane.org/open-letter-to-equity/)">https://www.playingsane.org/open-lett...
The conversations I& #39;ve had with these candidates makes me really hopeful about what the future holds. I& #39;m not going to recommend either in particular, just that you vote. There will be digital hustings soon & both candidates are participating in other @EquityUK meetings.
Take part, ask questions, get to know these two individuals who could have such a huge impact on what we do. Our sector is already being hammered by events & there& #39;s likely to be worse to come. One of these people will be vital to how well we come out of it.
