An industrial relations' representative from Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth has carried off this year's UK Rep of the Year award.

Sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors, it is the second year that the annual accolades for SoR reps have been held. Eight regions and countries put forward nominees.

Barbara Flanagan has been an IR rep at Bronglais since 1992. Her colleagues in the department provided an extensive list of achievements when they nominated her for the award that includes liaising with management over linked grade procedures, ensuring the working time directive is followed, and that her department was one of the first in Wales to implement Annex T of the Agenda for Change agreement.

"She is very dedicated and ensures fairness for all staff," said Diane Hughes, who put forward Barbara for the award.

"Barbara takes on big battles with the management, a bit like a little terrier and does not let go until she has achieved the best deal for her members.
 
Other winners are:
Eastern Region - Margaret Woods, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon
London - Audrey Massaro, Queen's Hospital, Romford
Midlands - Shama Niazi, Good Hope Hospital
Scotland - Aileen Anderson, Monklands District General Hospital
South East - Steve Herring, Maidstone Hospital
South West - Claire Cox and Gail Moorhouse, Poole Hospital
Yorkshire and North Trent - Elizabeth Payne, St James' Hospital, Leeds

Pictured: Barbara is presented with the UK Rep of the Year Award by (right) Tom Jones of Thompsons Solicitors and the president of the Society, Michael Graveling.

Posted: 21/04/2009