Founded by union workers, for union workers
Why join us?
Join us to be a part of forming an independent voice to hold our employers to the same standards as we expect for our members. Founded by union workers, for union workers, we're a grassroots union that demands better from our employers.
Our founding values
We’re a democratic and member-led union
We were founded on principles of equality and fairness - bringing members together to campaign for our employers to lead by example.
Defending pay and pensions
Pay rises that match the cost of living and pensions that maintain dignity in retirement.
Ending institutional racism
Forming a network for black trade union workers and tackle workplace racism together.
Supporting lay representatives
Through our Associate membership we want to help build a wider network and training opportunities within the movement
Women workers
Forming a network of women union workers, including solidarity for independent groups including Sisters to the Front and #MeTU.
Improving workplace LGBT+ rights and “no” to transphobia
Forming a network of LGBT+ workers to tackle discrimination and rapidly rising rates of transphobia.
Member benefits
What we do
Check out our offer to members - we don't just do casework, but also want to give members a voice for campaigns so that we can hold our employers to the same standards.
Learning and training
We have a partnership with the RED Learning Coop – providers of some of the best trade union training in the movement. We offer members a bespoke learning offer written by trade union officials, for trade union officials.
Equality networks
Equal opportunities and safe spaces are at the heart of everything we do as a union. Members who self-identify can join our new equality networks for Women, LGBT+, Black and Disabled members - get in touch if you'd like to help form a new network!
Other networks
Our vision through our special membership type are to form networks for members who are retired, unemployed or have active strong links to the movement as Associates eg. lay representatives.
Workplace advice and support
Employed and Solidarity members in-sector can access advice and representation with a volunteer caseworker. We partner with a panel of leading law firms for specialist advice and representation subject to a merits assessment with Truth Legal, Blacks Solicitors and Landau Law.
What our members say
A real and tangible commitment to equality and an end to workplace bullying.
Cut the bureaucracy, give staff the freedom to help the members. Less ‘jobs for the boys’ approach, we are sick of behind the scenes stitch ups and nepotism.
Abolish the practice of fire and rehire.
Promote people on ability, not on political affiliation.
To accept that it is reasonable for trade union principles to be applied to the way trade union employers deal with their own employees.
I want union employers to be the change they want to see in the world. Rather than telling other employers what to do, they should lead the way by example and encourage others to follow.
Protect our jobs, pay and conditions just as we do for our members.
Our membership types at a glance
| MOST POPULAR Employed | OPTIONAL Solidarity | LOW COST Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advice | |||
| Representation | None | ||
| Free learning and training | |||
| Union democracy | |||
| Notes | 40% discount for low incomes, part-time or insecure contracts. | Choose between £7.50 or £10.00 | Associate, Unemployed and Retired rates for those linked to & active in the trade union movement. |
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