NEU Southampton is led by local members and officers. We support workplace reps, represent members and organise union activity across the city.
Who to contact
- For a workplace problem or support with a case, contact Bruno or Vikki.
- For meetings, campaigns, becoming a rep or general enquiries, contact Andrei.
- If you are unsure who your workplace rep is, email Andrei with the name of your workplace.
Local Officers
Bruno Duckworth-Russell
Joint District/Branch Secretary
Bruno supports members and reps, coordinates casework and negotiations, and helps lead NEU Southampton.
Vikki Franks
Joint Branch Secretary
Vikki coordinates casework and helps lead NEU Southampton.
Andrei Stanescu
Joint District Secretary
Andrei supports members and reps and helps lead NEU Southampton. Contact him about meetings, campaigns and getting involved.
Arthur Hutchinson
Treasurer
Emma-Jane Badley
President and Support Staff Officer
Clara Smallwood
Equality Officer
Hannah Porteous
Post-16 Officer
George Smith
Health and Safety Officer
Debra Bajnath
Black members officer
Kerry Okuns
Disabled Members Officer
Finnuala Quinn
New Professional & Young Members Officer
Jeremy Down
International Officer
Penny Burnett
Minuting Secretary
Carly Claridge
Primary Schools Officer
Jeremy Down
International Officer
Your workplace rep
Your workplace rep is a colleague who brings members together, raises shared concerns and helps you access union advice and support. They are usually the best person to speak to first about an issue at work.