JOIN TODAY:

You can download an application form from the UNISON national website, where you can also find out more about the work of the union. Fill out the form today and send it to the Branch Office.

Why join UNISON?

unity is strength….

UNISON is a self-organizing collective of staff who join together (and together with staff in similar work in other institutions) to provide each other with mutual support and combined strength. When our representatives go into a meeting with management, the strength that they take with them is the strength of the members. Everyone who joins, adds to that strength. Everyone who refuses to join, dilutes it. Often members are not active in the union, but the fact of their membership is itself a positive, vital contribution. So join now.

negotiating on our behalf….

UNISON is recognised locally and nationally as the union to negotiate improved pay and conditions for university secretaries. We all benefit - we should all help to support those negotiations.

help with problems at work….

Belonging to a union guarantees access to advice, information and personal representation. Whether we are experiencing difficulties at work in a grievance or disciplinary matter, feel overloaded, or believe we are being discriminated against, the union is there to help us.

improved job security….

We campaign for permanent contracts, career progression, adequate staffing and resources. In an increasingly casualised workplace, trade unions provide advice and support for all those who lack job security.

influence at work….

We provide a local and national forum to raise issues, voice concerns and influence decisions which affect our jobs and our working conditions.

education and training….

Stewards, safety reps and officers are given thorough training in how to carry out their duties, with guaranteed time off. UNISON also offers lifelong learning schemes in a wide range of subjects.

legal services….

UNISON offers legal services and telephone helplines for both work and non-work related issues.

saving money….

We receive added value from our membership from a wide range of services. Mortgages, insurance, holidays, - all are available at competitive rates to members.