why join unison?

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:

Unrivalled protection and representation at work
Help with pay and conditions of service
Health and safety guidance and support
Confidential welfare services for you and your dependents in difficult times
Excellent legal services including free help with work problems and legal support for members and their families
Pensions advice
A special hotline, UNISONdirect, for help and advice on workplace issues
Online employment and workplace advice
Education and training advice and courses, leading to vocational and professional qualifications
Cash benefits for accidents and injuries at work
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
Special deals on everything from computers, tax returns, holidays, mortgages, car breakdown services, insurance and credit cards
Our own holiday centre for members and families at the Devon seaside