Our Branch

We are a UNISON branch based at the Civic Offices, Port Talbot and have members working in local government, schools, academies and social care.

Our strength comes from our belief that only by acting together can ordinary working people organise for their mutual benefit.

UNISON prides itself on being a member-led organisation that operates not only as a bargaining and negotiating body but also as a campaigning group.

UNISON negotiates with employers at local, regional, and national level about pay, terms and conditions.

The branch also provides advice and support to members with grievances, such as bullying and discrimination, and representing members and disciplinary procedures. This can include legal support where appropriate.

If you are not currently a member and would like to be you can join either online or come find any one of the reps and we can get you an application form.

We aim to keep you up to date with developments within NPTCBC and other organisations that are relevant to our members.

Being a member of UNISON gives you access to many services and benefits. Such as…..

  1. Advice, support and help when you need it at work.
  2. Legal services for you at work and your family at home.
  3. Financial assistance and debt advice in times of need.
  4. Helpline open until midnight.
  5. Compensation for accidents and injuries at work.
  6. Member discounts – including up to 50% off holidays.
  7. Education, training and support.

This site provides information to members that is not only specific to our branch, but also includes information from regional and national events which may provide useful information…

If there’s anything else you think we should include on the site, please contact us and let us know.

Branch Officers

Mike Bendyk

Branch Chairperson

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Mike Bendyk

Branch Chairperson


I am very much looking forward to serving our members as Branch Chair and promise to give it 100%. I have been a Stewart in leisure  for over 20 years and I can’t wait to play a more active part in all aspect of the branch moving forward. Thanks to everyone who voted for me.

Thanks Mike

My details are.

Tel – 07792872178

Email mikebendyk@yahoo.com or mike.bendyk@celticleisure.org

Darren Morgan

Vice Chair Health & Safety Officer

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Darren Morgan

Vice Chair Health & Safety Officer


Hi I’m Darren. I joined Unison as a workplace rep in June 2019. I work for Celtic Leisure as ICT Manager. I’m proud to be part of the campaign group that took Leisure Services back in house to NPTCBC.

The picture is of me at a wedding. It was the first wedding that took place at the Gwyn Hall which is one of the venues that Celtic Leisure manage.

I’m also the Vic chair and Health and Safety Officer for Unison NPT.

Mark Fisher

Branch Secretary, Labour link Officer

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Mark Fisher

Branch Secretary, Labour link Officer


Mark is our branch Secretary. Mark supports, advises and represents members on a daily basis. He also negotiates on a local, regional and national level.

Leonie Isaac

Assistant Branch Secretary Communications Officer Health & Safety Officer

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Leonie Isaac

Assistant Branch Secretary Communications Officer Health & Safety Officer


Neelo Farr

Treasurer, Labour Link Officer

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Neelo Farr

Treasurer, Labour Link Officer


I am a Social Worker, working in the Emergency Duty Team.

I have 5 sons, 2 granddaughters and 5 grandsons. I have been active in Unison for many years. I am the treasurer of the Branch and job share the Labour Link role

Dafydd Jones

Young Members Officer

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Dafydd Jones

Young Members Officer


Mike Twitchen

Education & Training Officer

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Mike Twitchen

Education & Training Officer


Hazel Dance

Welfare Officer, Vice Treasurer

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Hazel Dance

Welfare Officer, Vice Treasurer


Ashley Davies

nd Social Officer

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Ashley Davies

nd Social Officer


Jamie Nichols

Life Long Learning Coordinator

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Jamie Nichols

Life Long Learning Coordinator


Melanie Davies

Environment Officer

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Melanie Davies

Environment Officer


Anthony Boyle

Work Place Contact

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Anthony Boyle

Work Place Contact


My name is Anthony Boyle I work Brynamlwg day service. I’m a work place contact for unison I have been doing if for over 10 years.