Grampian Health Branch

Following a ballot of all members in 1995, UNISON uniquely decided to have a political fund with two sections. Following a ballot in Mrach 2005, 85% of those who voted said Yes to continue the fund, which will allow UNISON to continue campaigning in the political arena, including the current campaign to defend public sector pensions.

The General Political Fund (GPF) which finances political campaigns in the wider public arena. It is not affiliated to any political party - is used for general campaigning, for example the long campaign for a Scottish Parliament. The branch can access these funds when it needs to run campaigns concerning political decisions.

The Affiliated Political Fund (APF) or LabourLink finances our affiliation to the Labour Party.

Members individually choose which fund to contribute to. They can also decide to opt out of any political levy or contribute to both funds.

Grampian's Health Branch Labour Link officer is Ramsay Milne. Ramsay represented Wards in the Mastrick Area on the City of Aberdeen District Council & Aberdeen City Council from 1980 until 2007. A widower with an adult son and daughter Ramsay is currently Chair of Aberdeen City Labour Party and is a Party Group Observer on the Aberdeen City Labour Group.
As a Councillor he was Convener of the Housing Committee, had an interest in economic development representing the Council on the Board of Scottish Enterprise Grampian and was the Labour Group's Finance spokesperson in opposition. Ramsay has long been interested in fuel poverty & environmental issues and is currently Chair of the Charity SCARF(Save Cash and Reduce Fuel) is a Board Member of Scarf Energy Service & Green Tracks companies within the SCARF Group undertaking respectively contract work relating to the fuel poverty & Environmental aims of SCARF and providing gardening services and giving work to those with mental illness.
Ramsay has worked for nearly 40 years in the Health Service in Grampian currently holding the post of Property Transactions Manager.
Ramsay enjoys reading, watching sport, walking and going to the theatre."