About UNISON

Why join UNISON?

UNISON members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and the essential utilities. They include manual and white collar staff working full or part time in local authorities, the NHS, colleges and schools, the electricity, gas and water industries, transport and the voluntary sector.

Most people join a union because they want protection at work - help with pay and conditions of service, legal or health and safety advice or representation in case things go wrong at work. That's what we're here for. UNISON negotiates on pay and working conditions at every level - local, regional and national. But we also do a lot more. Being a UNISON member gives you a range of benefits and unbeatable deals.

Every member of UNISON belongs to a local branch which is made up of people working for the same employer. However, some branches may cover a multi-employer base such as this branch.

Local stewards are there to represent you at work and help find the answers to your problems. They are volunteers and play a vital role in recruiting new members and organising your branch. If you have a problem, talk to your local steward. If they can't handle the problem on their own, they can talk to other branch officers or full - time union experts on your behalf.

Anyone can face problems at work sometimes but if you are a member of UNISON, you don't have to face them alone. We can provide advice or representation on things like pay, rotas, leave and sickness procedures. We are also there to help you make sure your workplace is healthy and safe, support you in case of disciplinary action, dismissals or redundancy.

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• Feeling underpaid and undervalued?
• Being treated unfairly at work?

• Juggling too much work with home and other commitments?

• Needing health and safety guidance or legal help?
• Hoping to progress through education and training?

• Looking for special offers on a holiday, a computer or insurance?

If the answer’s yes to any of these questions join now. UNISON can help you get a better deal. see here to request more info or join

Most people join a union because they want protection at work - help with pay and conditions of service, legal or health and safety advice or representation in case things go wrong at work. That's what we're here for. UNISON negotiates on pay and working conditions at every level - local, regional and national.

UNISON also offers you:

• Excellent legal services at work and in the home.

• Education and training advice and courses leading to vocational and professional qualifications.

• A colour magazine sent to your home four times a year; a fortnightly newspaper for our stewards and activists and a full range of publicity.

• Pensions advice and welfare services as well as certain benefits guaranteed by our rulebook.

• Free legal advice, support and representation.

You can join UNISON in several ways. See here