UNISON members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and the essential utilities.

They include manual and white collar staff working full or part time in

• local authorities
• the NHS
• colleges and schools
• the electricity, gas and water industries
• transport and voluntary sector

Most people join a union because they want protection at work - help with pay and conditions of service, legal or health and safety advice or representation in case things go wrong at work.

That's what we're here for.

UNISON negotiates on pay and working conditions at every level - local, regional and national. But we also do a lot more. Being a UNISON member gives you a range of benefits and unbeatable deals.

For more information on what's available to you, check out our Membership benefits page.

Every member of UNISON belongs to a local branch which is usually made up of people working for the same employer. Sometimes, though, as in Bridgend, employees from several organisations combine to form the one branch.

Local stewards are there to represent you at work and help find the answers to your problems. They are volunteers and play a vital role in recruiting new members and organising your branch. If you have a problem, talk to your local steward. If they can't handle the problem on their own, they can talk to other branch officers or full - time union experts on your behalf.

Unsure who you should speak to? Check out our Contact page for all the names and numbers.

Anyone can face problems at work sometimes but if you are a member of UNISON, you don't have to face them alone

We can provide advice or representation on things like pay, rotas, leave and sickness procedures. We are also there to help you make sure your workplace is healthy and safe, support you in case of disciplinary action, dismissals or redundancy.

Need help? Contact us.

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