Congress 2024: Usdaw member from Surrey, Hadi Naqvi, wins the TUC Organising Award

Paddy Lillis - Usdaw General Secretary says: “I was delighted to nominate Hadi and we are very proud that he has won the award. Hadi is a shining example of the army of trade union workplace reps Usdaw and all unions have across the country. He has greatly improved union membership in his workplace and supported many colleagues when they need help. 

“Hadi has represented members on a whole range of issues, ensuring that their rights are upheld and that the correct processes are followed. Hadi has organised a number of campaign days across the site to develop the vitality of the union in his workplace whilst also ensuring that members are getting the most out of their membership.

“Hadi has also run campaign activities to tackle racism, including the promotion of Show Racism the Red Card. In difficult, sometimes polarised times, Hadi has promoted a message of acceptance whilst helping to make it absolutely clear that there is no room for racism. 

“Outside of work, Hadi has been incredibly active within his trade union branch. Hadi has taken issues that are important to members in his branch to Usdaw's annual conference, including motions on housing, pregnancy risk assessments and credit ratings. Throughout these efforts, Hadi has continually ensured that his members are kept up to date on developments so that they can understand the power and influence they can have.”

Hadi Naqvi says: “It is overwhelming and wonderful to win this award, to receive national recognition not just for the work I do as a rep, but for the team of reps and members in my workplace, along with the wider Usdaw family. I work in grocery delivery and started just before the lockdowns were imposed. We are key workers delivering an essential service, and that was barely recognised until the pandemic. I am proud to be an Usdaw rep, standing up for my members, helping them get a better deal and giving them a voice.”