What benefits do I get? Being a member of UNISON gives you a huge range of benefits, from legal and welfare services to financial help for education and training. Members also get discounts on a range of financial services plus special payments on death, accident or fatal accident.
Where can I use my UNISON card?
UNISON members can shop online with UNISONrewards.com and earn cash back savings. UNISON members can shop online with UNISONrewards.com and earn cash back savings. There are hundreds of online retailers to browse, like B&Q, Argos and Tesco, so you won’t be short on choice.
How do I join UNISON?
The most common way to join UNISON is by completing an application form. The application form should be sent to the branch office to be processed and you would normally pay your subscriptions via deductions from your salary. Alternatively you can join online.
Where can I find my UNISON number?
Members will need their UNISON membership number to register with My UNISON. You can find this in the welcome pack you received when you joined UNISON or on your membership card or you can contact us online to find out.
What benefits do I get with UNISON? – Related Questions
How do I get out of UNISON?
If you still wish to cancel use our online form or call us on 0800 0 857 857.
How do I pay UNISON?
Please fill in the whole form using a ball point pen and give it to your UNISON rep or steward or post to: FREEPOST RSKU-RRCA-HHSJ, UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY.
How do I get in touch with my UNISON rep?
Contact Us
- Join securely online.
- Call 0800 171 2193.
- Return a paper form.
How do I update my UNISON details?
If your details ever change, please ring our free helpline on 0800 0 857 857. Thanks for keeping your details updated!
How long do you have to be with UNISON to get help?
A member must have joined at least four weeks before the incident or occurrence that leads them to seek that assistance. Subscription payments must be up to date.
Do you have to pay to cancel UNISON membership?
I am retiring. What happens to my membership? ➢ Full membership will be cancelled once you stop paying your subscription from your salary. For a one-off payment of £15.00 you may become a Retired Member and enjoy all benefits of being in Unison except for having a vote.
What happens to my UNISON membership when I retire?
As a UNISON member you benefited from the essential cover that membership of the union gave you. Now that you’ve retired you can still have access to our range of benefits and deals and play an active part in your union by becoming a retired member.
Do I have to pay UNISON?
UNISON membership costs less than you might think – costs start at just £1.30 a month. How much you pay for your UNISON membership depends on how much you earn. But all our members get the same benefits, support and exclusive offers.
Do UNISON reps get paid?
A trade union representative (‘rep’) is a union member who represents and gives advice to colleagues when they have problems at work. Trade union reps are not paid but they do get paid time off to do their work as a rep.
Is being a union rep worth it?
They provide advice and representation on employment rights and other terms and conditions; they represent workers in disciplinary and grievance cases; they make workplaces safer; they provide opportunities for learning and skills development; they are advocates for equality.
Can anyone be a union rep?
Members join because they want the union to protect and improve their pay and conditions in their working lives. This is unlikely to happen without an organised approach for which we need reps. Anyone can become a rep.
Can I get a union rep if I’m not a member?
You don’t need to be a member of a trade union. You can ask an official from any trade union to come with you. The union doesn’t have to be recognised by your employer.
What are the disadvantages of joining a union?
Labor unions charge dues to pay the salaries of union leaders and workers during a strike. And unfortunately, some unions spend union dues on six-figure salaries for leaders and luxurious headquarters. Other drawbacks of labor union membership include less autonomy, workplace tension, and slower advancement.
Do employers know if you are in a union?
Employers are not entitled to know whether you are in a union. You should certainly not be asked questions at an interview about your union membership, views or activity. Since 2004, Employers have not been allowed to offer incentives to you to leave a union, for example a higher pay rise to non union employees.