Become a member

 Welcome to UNISON!

Becoming a member of UNISON means joining 1.3 million people who believe they have the right to:

• Fair and equal treatment
• Security of employment
• Dignity in the workplace
• Advice and support when this does not happen

Over the years unions and their members have pursued these goals. Workers now enjoy as a result of trade unions and the support of their membership: 

• Health and safety laws
• The right to paid annual leave
• Weekends
• A minimum wage
• Equal pay
• Anti-discrimination laws
• Pensions at work
• Rights against unfair dismissal
• Parental and maternity leave

In fact most of the rights we now take for granted in the workplace were introduced as a result of trade unions.

As a member, your voice and your vote will be counted. If you are interested in becoming a member of UNISON, you can now do this online or contact UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845.

UNISON also offers its members additional benefits: 

• Medical cash plan
• Savings accounts
• Financial advice
• Shopping discounts

UNISON is the only Trade Union to have its own registered charity, UNISON Welfare, which offers financial advice and support to members in times of great financial difficulty.

UNISON also believes education is important on both a personal and professional level. As a member of UNISON, you have access to educational courses, for both personal and professional development. For further information on available courses, click here.