Why join us?
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
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, 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
Any member can upgrade their membership to Solidarity for only £3.50 extra per month to get a FREE TOTUM Professionals card.
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 Professionals 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."
Our 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 LGBT+ rights and “no” to transphobia
Forming a network of LGBT+ workers to tackle discrimination and rapidly rising rates of transphobia.
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 |