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About
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.
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.
The Rules of the University of Bristol Branch are available
here.
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