About Lincolnshire Trades Council
We are the democratic voice of organised labour in Lincolnshire — uniting trade unions to campaign for workers' rights, fair pay, and social justice across the county.
Who We Are
Lincolnshire Trades Council is the county-wide body that brings together trade union branches from across Lincolnshire. We are part of the national Trades Union Congress (TUC) network of trades councils, which has represented working people in towns and cities across Britain for over 150 years.
We are a democratic, member-led organisation. Every affiliated union branch sends delegates to our meetings, where they debate, campaign, and take collective action on the issues that matter most to working people in our county.
But we are more than a campaigning body. We are a community — building connections between workers, unions, and local people, fostering solidarity and collective strength that goes beyond the workplace and into the heart of Lincolnshire life.
Part of the TUC network
Connected to the national Trades Union Congress
Over 150 years of history
Trades councils have represented workers since the 1860s
County-wide representation
Covering workers across all of Lincolnshire
What We Do
Campaign for Workers' Rights
We campaign locally and nationally on issues affecting working people — from fair pay and safe workplaces to employment rights and public services.
Support Trade Unions
We provide a forum for affiliated unions to share information, coordinate action, and support one another across different industries and sectors.
Engage with the Community
We work with community organisations, local councils, and campaigning groups to build broad coalitions in support of workers and their families.
Educate and Inform
We promote trade union education, raise awareness of workers' rights, and help people understand how unions can support them in the workplace.
Mark Workers' Occasions
We organise events to mark key dates in the trade union calendar, including May Day, the Durham Miners' Gala, and Lincolnshire's own workers' events.
Represent Working People
We represent the interests of working people in Lincolnshire in dealings with local authorities, employers, and public bodies.
Affiliated Unions
The following trade union branches are affiliated to Lincolnshire Trades Council. Together, they represent thousands of workers across education, public services, health, civil service, retail, and general industries.
National Education Union
Lincolnshire
NASUWT — The Teachers' Union
Lincolnshire
GMB Union
Lincoln
UNISON
Lincolnshire County
UNISON
Lincolnshire Health
Unite the Union
Retired Members
Unite the Union
Central
Public and Commercial Services Union
DWP Lincolnshire
University and College Union
Lincoln University
Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers
Co-op Lincolnshire
Is your branch not listed? We welcome affiliations from any TUC-affiliated trade union branch operating in Lincolnshire. Get in touch.
Meet the Executive
Lincolnshire Trades Council is led by a voluntary executive committee of elected delegates from affiliated union branches. They give their time freely in the service of working people across the county.
Chair
Bradley Wall
Our Chair leads the work of Lincolnshire Trades Council, presiding over meetings of the executive and representing the council at public events, civic occasions, and in engagement with local employers and government. They are elected annually by delegates from affiliated union branches.
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Vice Chair
Name to be confirmed
The Vice Chair supports the Chair in leading the council and steps in to preside over meetings and represent the council when the Chair is unavailable. They play a key role in coordinating the work of the executive committee.
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Secretary
Name to be confirmed
The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the council — organising meetings, maintaining records, handling correspondence, and ensuring the council operates in accordance with its rules and the TUC guidelines for trades councils.
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Treasurer
Name to be confirmed
The Treasurer manages the council's finances, maintaining accounts, processing payments, and reporting on the financial position of the council at each meeting. They ensure the council meets its financial obligations to the TUC.
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Equality Officer
Name to be confirmed
The Equality Officer leads the council's work on equality, diversity, and inclusion — ensuring that the voices of all workers are heard and that the council actively promotes equality in all its activities and campaigns.
[email protected]Our Committee
Beyond the executive officers, our committee is made up of delegates from affiliated union branches who attend meetings, contribute to debates, and help shape the work of the council.
Get involved with Lincolnshire Trades Council
Join our mailing list to stay informed, or find your union through the TUC.