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The Bridgend County branch of UNISON doesn't just include Bridgend County Borough Council staff. We also support members working in:

V2C

The Probation Service

May Gurney

Remploy

Bridgend College

 

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Benefits / Services

Most people join and stay in UNISON to get the best representation and support at work when they need it.

But UNISON members also receive superb membership benefits - you could save the cost of your subscription many times over.       See our special local benefits for members.

We have offers and special deals from Unison Travel Club ,UIA, Croyde Bay Holiday Village , AA Home Emergency Response and more!

 

Croyde Bay Holiday Village

poster for croyde deals feb 2012UNISON Members can get always get good prices, but sometimes very special deals are available.

Located on the North Devon coast with only 5 minutes drive to the world renowned UNESCO site of Braunton Burrows is one of the best dune systems in the Northern Hemisphere. Or why not try your hand at surfing on the famous Croyde Beach with endless amount of things to do: why not come explore for yourself?

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Booking terms and conditions apply - available on the Croyde Bay website. Subject to availability offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. 

 

To make a booking please contact 01271 890890     option 1 for bookings between 9-5  (7 days a week)

 

Or see www.croydeunison.co.uk for further information, including offers for members. (06.02.12)

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Introducing AA Home Emergency Response
Special discounts available for AA Affinity Members - which means UNISON members!

aa home emergency response logoHome Emergency Response gives you a 24-hour service for emergency repairs to your home. All their repairs are carried out by reliable tradesmen and now UNISON members can save up to 40%.

So from burst pipes to broken boilers, you can be covered for a great price.

Download the AA Home Emergency Response flyer for the full details, or call them on 0800 072 9326 quoting ref. 395. Lines are open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8am to 9pm. Tue 8am to 8pm. Sat 8am to 5pm. Sun 9am to 5pm. (19.09.11)

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A range of opportunities for members, which include very special prices for the UNISONplus Dental Plan, the Healthcare Plan (for families and individuals) and Health50+ Healthcare plan.

Download the flyers (pdf files) by selecting the links above and find out just how you could make the most of your membership. (06.09.11)

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suitcase with travel stickers on itUNISON Travel Club

New Offer - Save 10%
The Club has negotiated a special 10% discount on Haven Holiday Parks. The discount is valid on every Haven park, on every date throughout the year. What a bargain! To book please call 0800 021 7737 or visit the website.

Keep Up to Date with Today's Latest Offers
Subscribe to the Travel Club's weekly E-Bulletin full of the best deals on the day - register online at www.unisontravelclub.co.uk

Special Offers
View the latest exclusive offers, departing from your local airports:
www.unisontravelclub.co.uk/special-offers-cymru-wales-region.phtml

Its quick and easy to book your holiday with the UNISON Travel Club :
Free phone 0800 021 7737     Online www.unisontravelclub.co.uk    Email - enquiries@unisontravelclub.co.uk

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uia logoNews from UIA

Special rates for Home, Travel and Pet Insurance
UIA Insurance provide great value, low cost insurance for members and retired members of UNISON and their families.

A fantastic special offer to start the New Year!
From 4th January 2012 UIA will be offering all UNISON members 25% off a new Home Insurance policy. This deal will run until 24th April 2012 and will hopefully be a great help to members and their families in these tough economic times. More news to follow soon....

Home Insurance
•  15% on-line discount
•  Additional 5% discount by combining contents and buildings insurance
•  Spread the cost over 10 months with UIA's free monthly instalments plan

  • Travel Insurance
    •  5% on-line discount
    •  Single trip or annual multi-trip cover available
    * Standard and Premier cover options are available plus no upper age limit on single trip and cover for medical conditions available.
    * Golf clubs and ski cover also available.
    •  Discounts for single parents and under 4's are free

Pet Insurance
•  Competitive cover for cats and dogs uia logo
•  Range of cover levels available from bronze to gold
•  Includes cover for ongoing conditions

Visit www.unisoninsurance.co.uk for a quote or immediate cover or alternatively
call UIA on 0800 66 88 55

As a mutual insurer, UIA reinvests any surplus in order to keep premiums low. Our underlying principles mean that members can be sure of a consistently fair and honest approach.

UNISON is an Introducer Appointed Representative of UIA (Insurance) Ltd and UIA (Insurance Services) Ltd, which are both authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Travel insurance is underwritten by Ageas Insurance Ltd. UIA Pet Insurance is arranged by Thornside Pet Healthcare Insurance and is underwritten by AXA Insurance UK PLC and administered by BDML Connect Ltd. All these companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.


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a unison card, held in someone's fingersWatching your pennies?

The UNISON Prepaid Plus Mastercard © could be just what you're looking for.

Not a credit card or a debit card, the UNISON Prepaid Plus is a new kind of payment card, which, as well has helping you to manage your finances, comes with additional benefits such as insurance cover, shopping discounts and more. Download the flyer for the full story on a Prepaid Plus card. (pdf 1.5 MB). (01.06.10)
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photo of red panda from Bristol ZooWe're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo...

If you’re looking for a fun day out whilst learning about animals, and doing your bit for conservation and charity you have the perfect reason to go to Bristol Zoo Gardens: UNISON Cymru /Wales members can now get special zoo rates and benefits at Bristol Zoo Gardens, with discounts available of up to 32%.

Download the pdf document with all the zoo details and further information. (22.09.10)

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On production of your UNISON membership card, special benefits arranged just for Bridgend County UNISON branch members include:

CLIVE
INTERNATIONAL

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10 Queen St, Bridgend

10% discount - no time or day restriction
(service only - not products)

25% discount on your first visit
(Discounts off full price) 

business card for clive internationalOn the day deals available - sometimes up to 50% off

Ring on the day for details! 01656 669162

Any ideas for benefits you'd like us to try for? Let us know...

Nationally, benefits include:

Special reduced rates for UNISON members on holiday car hire.  
Ring 0870 499 5499 or email ruth.bligh@your-carhire.com

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For a comprehensive list of the superb offers available nationally please visit the

unison logo - links direct to benefits page UNISON UK site benefits page - www.unison.org.uk/benefits/index.asp

Details on this page include full info about:

  • Education and training
  • UNISON Welfare
  • Free legal advice
  • Special deals for members
  • Rule book benefits

This page contains more detail about how UNISON members can get great deals with the following companies

UIA Insurance   UNIBOND
FRIZZELL   UNISON Holiday Club
UNISON Credit Card, issued by the Bank of Scotland   Britannia Rescue
The Tax Refund Company   The Mobilefone Group
Indemnity Insurance   Health Cashplan

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