Join Unite the Union

Ten good reasons to join Unite

You can earn more Trade union members earn, on average, 10 per cent more than non-members.

You could get more holiday Unions are the people who brought you the weekend. Unite campaigns to protect your holiday entitlement.

You can get a better deal Unite negotiates terms of maternity or paternity leave, pensions and redundancy, winning you more than the legal minimum.

You are less likely to be injured There are 50 per cent fewer accidents in unionised workplaces. Unite works to ensure employers protect employees from risks to their health and safety.

Support whenever you need it All Unite members have access to free advice, support and legal representation when required. With Unite’s support you can stand up for your rights and make sure you are treated fairly at work.

In or out of work, there is a place for you Unite Community offers a place for all those out of work, studying or retired – meaning that you are always part of something bigger, and the best union to join.

You get more – and better – training Union members are more likely to get on with better training and development. Unite has fully trained learning reps to help you update your skills.

You can get better compensation – Unite members keep 100% of any compensation awarded. Last year over £200 million was won for members and their families by Unite.

Better job security Trade union members are more likely to stay in their jobs longer – on average five years more than non-members.

Being part of the fight for fairness from defending our NHS to fighting for decent homes, to campaigning against discrimination.

Already a Unite member?

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UNITE member already??? OR know a UNITE member and want to join yourself?

Introduce a new member to Unite and get a shopping card worth up to £25

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USE THE LINK above and then scroll down to the BOTTOM of the Member-get-Member page to join.

  • Complete and submit the joining form
  • Click on link in Welcome email
  • Create password and login

Below is a screen shot of what to fill in following you entering your new UNITE account.

Enter the details of the UNITE member who recruited you (membership number and surname) in the”Recruited by”form, as oulined in the screenshot below.

THEN give your new membership number and surname to whoever you recruit!!! And direct them to this guide.