UNISON - the public service union
UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, with 1.3 million members. We represent staff who provide public services in the public and private sector.
Our members | How we work | UNISON National
UNISON is the largest union in the community and voluntary sector, with members working in every type of job across all grades. Our members work in non-profit organisations ranging from large national charities with hundreds of employees to small grant-aided projects employing one part-timer and including housing associations.
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Our professional services unit (PSU) represents members who are registered professionals and have their fitness to practise in their profession called in to question. We can represent any eligible member who is registered with a regulatory body in order to hold their professional title. UNISON can help you in many ways, both at work and at home.
What is a trade union? | What we do | UNISON National
What trade unions do. Unions train and organise workplace representatives who help union members with the problems they face at work. Reps provide support and advice and campaign for better conditions and pay. Unions have brought significant changes to society, including: a national minimum wage; the abolition of child labour;
About - UNISON National
About. UNISON is the UK’s largest union, serving more than 1.3 million members. We represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services, although they may be employed in both the public and private sectors.
Member benefits - UNISON National
Being a member of UNISON gives you a huge range of benefits, from legal and welfare services to financial help for education and training. Members also get discounts on a range of financial services plus special payments on death, accident or fatal accident. All this is on top of the benefit of being part of a million-strong group of colleagues ...
Get help - UNISON National
UNISON helps its members resolve problems or issues related to work and home. Whether you are being bullied, want to find out more about your rights to flexible working or need help with your finances, UNISON can offer you confidential advice.
How we work | About | UNISON National
UNISON’s rules govern the way the union runs and how various parts of the union, including branches, regions, service groups and membership groups work. They also outline the rights and responsibilities of members. With more than 1.3 million members, UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions and Europe's largest public service union.
News - UNISON National
Opinion: Why you should vote ‘yes’ to strike in councils and schools. Mike Short, head of local government, explains the situation for council and school staff pay in England and Wales, and why UNISON is asking members to vote to strike. council and school staff LG pay NJC pay 2024. Posted on 18 September 2024.
What we do | About | UNISON National
What we do. We are a trade union that represents and acts for members working in a range of public services and utilities, whether they’re employed by private companies, public authorities or in the community and voluntary sector. We represent members, negotiate and bargain on their behalf, campaign for better working conditions and pay and ...