Liz returns to take the tiller at Northern TUC
Liz Blackshaw has been appointed as the new regional secretary for the Northern Trade Union Congress (TUC).
Liz re-joins the TUC from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) where she served as director of global campaigns.
Prior to working for the ITF Liz worked as the TUC’s organising academy director and in a series of union roles in the North East where she represented public and private sector workers.
She takes over the post from Beth Farhat, who has joined the National Education Union (NEU).
She said: “It’s great to be back at the TUC at this crucial time.
"I am determined to do all I can to support working people in this region as we emerge from the pandemic.
“We have an immediate and urgent need to protect jobs and livelihoods and to ensure ministers deliver on their promises to build back better.”
She added: “I look forward to working closely with unions and employers to ensure the North East is at the forefront of advances in our green economy and big infrastructure projects like the Dogger Bank offshore development.
"I will relentlessly make the case for high-quality jobs and access to training for all our communities.
“And I will be demanding a strong voice for working people and their families in all regional developments, however big or small.”
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “We're delighted to welcome Liz back to the TUC.
"She has a wealth of experience in leading organising campaigns.
“She will be a great champion for working people in the region.”