How can we elect an OT Steward in our workplace?

OT stewards talk to members, distribute information and get their views; recruit new members; help members get advice on workplace problems; and act as spokesperson or representative for their workgroup.  
 
OT stewards are BAOT members and UNISON accredited stewards. They are elected and trained as an OT steward, and can represent BAOT and UNISON members or just BAOT members. They can choose to represent OT staff across their whole employer, or just their immediate workplace. Training is provided directly by UNISON and through the TUC and stewards are entitled to paid release to carry out their duties.
 
Members can email baotstewards@unison.co.uk to find out how they can nominate an OT Steward. You can also download a copy of the ‘Become a Steward’ leaflet from the UNISON section of our website.