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 universities and schools, the electricity, gas and water industries, transport and the voluntary sector. Most people join a union because they want protec
tion at work - help with pay and conditions of service, legal or health and safety advice or representation in case things go wrong at work. UNISON negotiates on pay and working conditions at every level - local, regional and national. Being a UNISON member gives you a range of benefits and unbeatable deals. Every member of UNISON belongs to a local Branch that is relevant to their place of work or type of work. Local representatives 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 rep. 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.
