Every day UNISON members choose to get active in the union. They do it because they know that by helping us help members the union becomes stronger – which is better for everyone.
There are many ways to get involved, but every member who steps up makes a positive difference where they work.
Speak to your branch. They will welcome you with open arms and help you decide how you can make that difference.
What do you enjoy about being active?
“Supporting members by giving them the encouragement, giving them the support whether it’s in the branch or in the region, encouraging them to get up and speak and being told, ‘You know what, I wouldn’t have done that if you hadn’t asked me to.’”
What do you think is the biggest benefit?
“I think it’s the networking, because to me it’s very lonely where I am, doing what I’m doing but I know, now I’m on regional and national committees I have got other people out there who I can reach out to.”
What is your proudest moment being active in UNISON?
“My proudest moment has to be the fact that this whole union nominated me for the TUC Women’s Gold Badge award, in 2019, and I’ve got to say when I accepted it, I accepted in on behalf of every single woman.”
UNISON is the UK’s biggest trade union. That’s a massive voice that can make decision-makers and politicians sit up and listen.
It’s your voice, speaking on your behalf and making sure that what matters to you matters to them. So, we need you to get involved in this campaign.
Each of our 1.4 million members has their own reasons for joining UNISON.
But every one receives our help and support.