Martin Parsons

Position: Branch President/Treasurer/Health and Safety Rep / Workplace Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 07814850854

Bio:

Childrens Social Care

My Name is Martin Parsons. I have been employed by Tameside council for 35 years, the majority of this time as a Social worker. I have been a trade union rep again for well over 12 years. In this time I have advocated and supported many that are unfairly treated. I will continue to ensure our members have a voice and fair representation.        

Graham Forshaw

Position: Branch Secretary / Health and safety / Workplace Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 07925195324

Bio:
Supporting GMB Members with issues that arise during their working lives , Offering advice to Members , I will always try and represent and support whenever possible .

Jessica Johnson

Position: Health and safety / Workplace Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 07355021374

Bio:
Working in Adults. All age commissioning. I have been a union representative since 2015 and worked in many departments across the council.  

Steven Royle

Position: Health and safety / Workplace Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 07580978693

Bio:

I work in operations greenspace.

Michael Drabble

Position: Health and safety / Workplace Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 07359438490

Bio:
I work in grounds maintenance.

Joe Lawton

Position: Health and safety / Workplace Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: 07507814485

Bio:
I work in waste services.

John Mercer

Position: Health and safety / Workplace rep / Political Officer Rep
Email Address:
Telephone Number: Via 07925195324

Bio:
I act as the branch union representative for the retired members and I am the political officer.

Linda Mercer

Position: Active Retired Member
Email Address:
Telephone Number: Via 07925195324

Bio:

I was Branch Secretary for Tameside O8 until retiring in 2025. Now I act in support of the branch union Secretary and representatives.

Paul Choudhry

Position: Active Retired Member
Email Address:
Telephone Number: Via 07925195324

Bio:

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I worked for NAFN within TMBC from 2008. After becoming a union representative I was active until retiring in July 2025. I now support the branch and union representatives.