Christina McAnea was elected General Secretary of UNISON in January 2021 – the first woman to ever hold the post. She was born in Glasgow and has worked in the trade union movement for most of her adult working life.  

Known as a formidable negotiator and campaigner, Christina has already led national disputes and negotiations for workers in the NHS, local government, police, schools, universities and colleges, and the community and voluntary sector.

Christina has bold ambitions for a new deal for public services and public service workers, a national social care service, support for every single member, a National UNISON College and is determined to dismantle discrimination.