The trade union movement needs to move!
We represent workers of trade unions and professional associations in the United Kingdom. We unapologetically organise, campaign, and bargain for our members.
We have no other agenda.
Proudly Independent
"To accept that it is reasonable for trade union principles to be applied to the way trade union employers deal with their own employees."
— UWU Member
Courageous Campaigning
"A real and tangible commitment to equality and an end to workplace bullying."
— UWU Member
Bargaining for Change
"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."
— UWU Member
Caring & Professional
"Protect our jobs, pay and conditions just as we do for our members."
— UWU Member
Communities of Practice
"Promote people on ability, not on political affiliation."
— UWU Member
Learning & Training
Getting a union job
Handling grievances and disciplinary
Family-Friendly Policies and Parental Rights
Branch and workplace organising
Advanced Employment Law: Recent EAT Precedent
Dealing with disciplinary and grievances
Getting a union job
Handling grievances and disciplinary
Family-Friendly Policies and Parental Rights
TUPE: Protecting Members During Organisational Change
Pay, Benefits, and Equal Pay Compliance
Working Time Regulations: Rights and Compliance
Precarious and Zero-Hours Workers: Legal Protections and Advocacy
Using the Equality Act 2010
Whistleblowing and Protected Disclosures
TUPE: Protecting Members During Organisational Change
Pay, Benefits, and Equal Pay Compliance
Working Time Regulations: Rights and Compliance
Resolving Workplace Disputes: Tribunals and Mediation
Job Evaluation and Pay Structures
Negotiating for pay
Employment Contracts: Understanding Rights and Obligations
Redundancy and Dismissal: Navigating Legal Frameworks
Collective Labour Rights and Industrial Action
Resolving Workplace Disputes: Tribunals and Mediation
Job Evaluation and Pay Structures
Negotiating for pay
Introduction to Climate & Sustainability: What does a Just Transition look like for Trade Unions as Employers
Eliminating sexual violence in trade unions
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: ACAS Best Practices
Health and Safety at Work: Legal Obligations and Risk Management
Introduction to Climate & Sustainability: What does a Just Transition look like for Trade Unions as Employers
Eliminating sexual violence in trade unions
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: ACAS Best Practices
And many more...
This is just a sample. Members get full access to our complete directory of bespoke training and support in the UWU Member Dashboard.
Membership Perks
Available to all members inside the UWU Member Dashboard.
Discounted will writing
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Free financial advice
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Discounted Which? Lifestyle subscription
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Benefit from discounts on the Which? magazine subscription and associated services.
Specialist legal advice
Get specialist legal advice and support through our partner Truth Legal for claims at reduced or no win, no fee rates.
Discounted general legal advice
Benefit from a 15% discount on membership for general legal advice on a wide range of issue through our partner, Which?
Solidarity Perks
Choose Solidarity membership to help build the union and unlock these premium, exclusive benefits.
Free TOTUM+ Membership
Solidarity members can claim free TOTUM+ membership to unlock a wide range of shopping and dining discounts.
Free Will Writing
Solidarity members can claim free review will writing service through our partners Which and this includes a will, guidance notes and review by a specialist.
All perks are accessible via the member dashboard after joining. Terms and conditions apply.
Membership Tiers
Employed
- Workplace advice
- Workplace representation
- Free learning and training
- Union democracy
- Access to Standard Perks unlocking a range of discounts
Solidarity Employed
All the benefits from standard membership, plus:
- Free TOTUM+ membership for shopping and dining discounts*
- Free will writing*
- Help the Union grow
Employed (Reduced)
- Benefit from a 40% discount off our standard Employed rate
- Workplace advice
- Workplace representation
- Free learning and training
- Union democracy
- Access to Standard Perks unlocking a range of discounts
Solidarity Employed (Reduced)
All the benefits from standard membership, plus:
- Free TOTUM+ membership for shopping and dining discounts*
- Free will writing*
- Help the Union grow
Associate
- Workplace advice
- Free learning and training
- Union democracy
- Access to Standard Perks unlocking a range of discounts
Solidarity Associate
All the benefits from standard membership, plus:
- Free TOTUM+ membership for shopping and dining discounts*
- Free will writing*
- Help the Union grow
Retired
- Workplace advice
- Free learning and training
- Union democracy
- Access to Standard Perks unlocking a range of discounts
Solidarity Retired
All the benefits from standard membership, plus:
- Free TOTUM+ membership for shopping and dining discounts*
- Free will writing*
- Help the Union grow
Unemployed
- Workplace advice
- Free learning and training
- Union democracy
- Access to Standard Perks unlocking a range of discounts
Solidarity Unemployed
All the benefits from standard membership, plus:
- Free TOTUM+ membership for shopping and dining discounts*
- Free will writing*
- Help the Union grow
Out-of-sector
This higher rate applies to workers outside the trade union sector, as representing out-of-sector members requires additional time and resources. While we strongly encourage using the TUC Union Finder to find a union tailored to your specific field, you are still very welcome to join UWU as an Out-of-sector member.
- Workplace advice
- Workplace representation
- Free learning and training
- Union democracy
- Access to Standard Perks unlocking a range of discounts
Solidarity Out-of-sector
All the benefits from standard membership, plus:
- Free TOTUM+ membership for shopping and dining discounts*
- Free will writing*
- Help the Union grow