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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 the 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.
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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.
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Every member of UNISON belongs to a local branch which is made up of
people working for the same employer.
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.
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
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