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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.
On your own
you cannot defend yourself from job insecurity or stress, or improve
your pay and conditions. Whether you are part-time or full-time,
have managerial responsibilities or just started work, UNISON Manchester
is the acknowledged union to represent and further your interests.
It is the union that employers listen to and the union which listens
to you.
UNISON is the
trade union for public sector workers that provides the strength,
expertise and support for you when you need help. UNISON negotiates
on pay and working conditions at every level - local, regional and
national. We can help in:
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Service
conditions advice including, for example, advice on pay, pensions,
leave, sick pay, etc
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Promoting
the interests of groups of members in departmental restructures
and regrading claims
UNISON also
offers you:
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Excellent
legal services at work and in the home.
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Education
and training advice and courses leading to vocational and professional
qualifications.
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A colour
magazine sent to your home four times a year; a fortnightly
newspaper for our stewards and activists and a full range of
publicity.
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A first
class range of membership services.
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Pensions
advice and welfare services as well as certain benefits guaranteed
by our rulebook.
Ten Good
Reasons to join UNISON
You can earn
more
Year on year, UNISON wins pay rises for its members. Average earnings
are around eight per cent higher in unionised workplaces.
You're more likely to get equal pay
UNISON is campaigning to bring women's pay into line with men's.
Workplaces with union recognition are 20 per cent more likely to
have an equal opportunities policy.
You get more holiday
UNISON has won increased leave for many of its members wherever
they work.
You get more and better training
UNISON provides courses to help you learn new skills, improve existing
ones and develop your career. Since 1994 UNISON has won agreements
with employers to pay for courses and provide time off for employees
to attend them.
You get more maternity leave or parental leave
If you belong to UNISON, your employer is more likely to have parental
leave policies which are more generous than the statutory minimum.
You're less likely to be injured at work
UNISON health and safety stewards are trained to minimise the risk
of workplace injuries and ensure that employers meet their legal
obligations.
If you do get injured at work, you'll get better compensation
UNISON wins millions in legal compensation for people who are injured
or become ill at work. Trade unions won £321 million for people
who were injured or became ill at work in 2000.
You're less likely to be discriminated against
UNISON campaigns for tougher laws to make it illegal to discriminate
on the basis of sex, race, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Black and Asian trade unionists earn 32 per cent more than non-unionised
colleagues.
You can help keep our public services public
UNISON campaigns against all forms of privatisation, including PFI
and foundation hospitals. Where our members have been transferred
to the private sector we have won them pay and employment protections.
You're less likely to be sacked
Trade union members are only half as likely to be sacked as non
members.
To get in touch
and find out more email
the Branch from this link with your name, address, a contact
telephone number and the name and address of your employer and we'll
send you an information pack and application form.
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