Why join us?

We're the only truly independent trade union to represent union workers in the United Kingdom.

Founded by union workers, for unions workers, we're building an independent voice advocating for the rights and welfare of all union workers from increasingly unsafe, toxic workplaces and eroding terms and conditions.

We're independent, campaigning and member-led. Together we can strengthen our movement to better serve the interests of all workers. Our membership is growing and we're signing recognition agreements with more trade union employers.

Join us in three easy steps

Pick your membership, complete an application form and set up your direct debit.

Learning

We've teamed up with RED Learning Coop, renowned for delivering top-tier trade union training. Our members benefit from a tailored learning, crafted specifically by and for trade union officials.

Workplace support

All members receive advice and certain tiers offer volunteer caseworker representation. We partner with top law firms including Truth Legal, Blacks Solicitors and Landau Law for specialised advice and representation, subject to a merits assessment.

Networks

Equality and inclusivity drive us. Join our Women (Sisters to the Front), LGBT+, Black, and Disabled equality networks, or contact us to help start a new one!

Our special membership aims to create networks for retired, unemployed members, or those actively connected as Associates, like lay representatives.

Legal support

Members can access specialist legal advice and support through our partner Truth Legal at reduced or no win, no fee rates, for personal injury, clinical negligence and professional negligence claims.

Shopping and dining discounts exclusively for Solidarity members

TOTUM PLUS digital cardAny member can upgrade their membership to Solidarity for only £3.50 extra per month to get a FREE TOTUM+ membership.

This includes access to hundreds of deals - discounts and more from big brands including Apple, Samsung, Asos, Amazon, Adidas, Halfords, JD, Boots, plus a free tastecard and Coffee Club membership for every year of TOTUM+ membership. Terms and conditions apply.

What our members say...

"It’s pretty simple really. I’d like my employer to practice what they preach – on equalities, on outsourcing, on precarious work, on transparency and accountability… and more!"

"Put mental health first. Tackle bad management practice and move away from micro managing. Enable a good pension for people to retire at a reasonable age. Embrace flexible working."

"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."

Membership overview

MOST POPULAR Employed Employed (Reduced) Special - Associate, Unemployed & Retired
Cost £5.25 / month £3.15 / month £2.10 / month
Workplace advice
Workplace representation None
Free learning and training
Union democracy
Legal support
Shopping and dining discounts Only with Solidarity membership for additional  £3.50 / month Only with Solidarity membership for additional  £3.50 / month Only with Solidarity membership for additional  £3.50 / month

Join us in three easy steps

Pick your membership, complete an application form and set up your direct debit.