That the Parliament congratulates Paddy Lillis on his retirement, after leading USDAW for seven years as general secretary; notes that Paddy has been a member of the union for his entire working life and first became a shop steward 43 years ago; considers that, under his leadership, USDAW won a key victory against fire and rehire, worked with the UK Labour administration to deliver a comprehensive set of enhanced employment rights and returned the union to membership growth, and welcomes his successor, Joanne Thomas, who is a former North East regional director, on her new role as the first ever female general secretary leading USDAW.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Mark Griffin, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Carol Mochan, Paul O'Kane, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba