Amicus to appoint secretary despite union rules change

Amicus has said it intends to appoint a successor to Paul Corby as national secretary for construction, despite a recent change to the union rules, which reintroduces the election of officials.
Derek Simpson, Amicus general secretary, anticipated that an appointment will be confirmed by the end of July. He said the post would not be subject to election, as Corby's departure had been agreed before the rule change. Clear favourite for the post is acting national officer Tom Hardacre.
Corby, 54, has taken a voluntary redundancy package after suffering from ill health.