Involving staff representatives encourages an increased understanding between different groups, better decision making and improved employee relations.

The JSNCC is the main forum for consultation between the University and our staff, on all matters of mutual interest.

The Committee is chaired by Denise Everitt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) and has both staff and trades union representatives as members.

A number of trade unions are active across our campuses and centres.

GMB

Mainly representing staff in grades 1-6.

Contacts are:

• Kevin Stevens, Estates
  
• Robin Hornsey, Estates
  
• Charlie Hirst, (Health and Safety Representative), ext 3297.
  

Universities and Colleges Union (UCU)

Mainly representing academic and academic-related staff.

Contacts are:

• Sian Lewis-Anthony, Branch President, KLS, ext 4868
  
• Owen Lyne, Branch Secretary, SMSAS, ext 3657
  
• Mark Dean, Deputy Branch Secretary, KLS, ext 3551 

Find out more: UCU Blog

Unison

Mainly representing staff in grades 1-6.

Contacts include:

• Phil Rogers, Branch Chairperson, Steward, ext 3203
  
• Derek Baldwin, Branch Secretary, Steward, ext 3203
  

Kent’s branch of UNISON has its own webpages, with full information about the union and activities, including contact details for all stewards and branch officers. 

Unite

Mainly representing technical staff

Contacts include:

• Trevor Reece, SPS, ext 3239 
  
• Matthew Ramsden

Trade union data

Under the Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017, public sector employers, including universities, have to collate and publish data on employees who are relevant trade union officials.