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.

Free Initial Legal Advice
UNISON members can get free legal advice on any matter not related to work from UNISON's solicitors. This service entitles you to receive a 30-minute telephone interview with a solicitor. Click the link or phone UNISON Direct on 0845 355 0845 for more details.

Britannia Building Society
As a UNISON member, Britannia Building Society offers you a range of special offers on mortgages, saving schemes and currency.
www.britannia.co.uk/unison/
Call 0800 77 88 88

Britannia Rescue - UNISON's friend on the road
Britannia Rescue, UNISON's official road rescue service has recently been named a 'best buy' by a leading consumer magazine. With a choice of levels of cover to choose from, your discount of up to 20% also extends to your immediate family. How's that for peace of mind? To find out more visit
www.britanniarescue.com/go/UNISON or for a personal quote
Call 0800 591 563

Croyde Bay
UNISON's very own holiday destination offering fantastic holidays for people of all ages. Croyde Bay's Oasis Leisure complex provides tropical warmth and fun for everyone with its indoor heated pool, sauna, spa bath and gym.
www.croydeunison.co.uk
Call 01271 890 890

Frizzell
From financial planning to motor and home insurance, from personal loans to credit cards, Frizzell's products are designed to give UNISON members better value, better service, greater convenience and above all, peace of mind.
www.frizzell.co.uk
Call
0800 373 191 for Personal Loans (Quote Ref: BMKN)
0800 272 151 for Independent Financial Advice
0800 122 000 for Motor Insurance (Quote Ref: BKVC)

Medicash
The UNISON-endorsed Health Cashplan from Medicash not only pays you cash when you are ill, but also meets the aims and values of UNISON and supports the NHS. Medicash is a not-for-profit organisation which pays back over 80% of contributory income every year to members in cash benefits.
www.medicash.org/unison
Call 0845 600 0151

UIA
UIA Insurance offers members and their families a range of high quality and competitive insurance products, including home (buildings and/or contents), travel and pet insurance.

UIA is unique in that it has been providing insurance to trade union members for over 100 years. It is also a mutual organisation with a principled ethos that reflects members' values and is demonstrated in the quality of the service they receive. For details on any of their insurance products or to obtain a "Quickquote" click the link below or call 0800 66 88 55 (quoting reference UWEB) to talk to one of their friendly sales advisors who will help you with your insurance needs.
www.unisoninsurance.co.uk
Call 0800 66 88 55

UNISON Holiday Club
With the security of ABTA membership and instant discounts on brochure prices, flights and ferry travel, a call to UNISON Holiday Club will be well worth your while.
www.unison-holiday-club.co.uk
Call 08705 50 50 00

UNISON Welfare
UNISON Welfare is a registered charity providing help to members and their families in times of financial hardship or personal difficulties. In the first instance, speak to Gwen Colgan, the Manchester Branch's Welfare Officer on 254 7500, or
Call 020 7391 9170.

UNISON Learning and Organising Services
UNISON Learning and Organising Services (LAOS) co-ordinates trade union education and lifelong learning opportunities for members. This includes training and development for union reps as well as personal and career development courses ranging from Skills for Life through to professional qualifications. We also offer learning discounts and a small educational grants scheme.
http://www.unison.org.uk/laos/index.asp

Vision Express
UNISON have joined forces with Vision Express Opticians to provide you and your family with substantial savings on eyecare.
http://www.unison.org.uk/benefits/visionexpress/index.asp

UNISON credit card
Offering variable repayments on a realistic credit rate which you choose, this credit card has no annual fee and very competetive introductory rates. Click the link for more information
www.unioncard.co.uk/unison
Call 0800 783 2833