Janet Williamson
Biography
Janet is a Senior Policy Officer in the TUC’s Economic and Social Affairs Department, responsible for policy on corporate governance, institutional investment, executive pay and corporate social responsibility. She’s the Chair of Trade Union Share Owners, an initiative that brings together union funds to collaborate on voting and engagement at company AGMs, and a trustee of the TUC Superannuation Society. She also contributes to TUC pensions policy and campaigning.
Janet was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 27 January 2025 and her appointment ends on 26 January 2028.
Low Pay Commissioner
The Low Pay Commission is a social partnership, made up of Commissioners with experience representing employers, those with experience representing employees and independent Commissioners with expertise in relevant areas. This role is a Commissioner with experience representing employees.