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General union to which anyone can belong.

A union for all workers in every type of job.  

  • Our job is simple: to get the best deal for you. 
  • We fight for better pay, terms and conditions, we protect your rights and we’re there when you need help.
  • Membership costs from £8.40 to £14.57 a month.
Main Trades
Banking, finance and insurance
Charities, voluntary and membership organisations
Construction
Distribution, logistics and wholesale
Education
Further education
Higher education
Nurseries and childcare
Electronics, electrical and domestic appliances
Entertainment and the arts
Theatre and cinema
Government and public services
Ambulance service
Civil service
Local government
Police service
Public services - other
Hairdressing and beauty treatment
Health
Health - private sector
Health - public sector
Hotels, restaurants, bars and hospitality
Hotels
Pubs and bars
Restaurants and food outlets
Tech, software and IT
Legal services
Leisure, sport and outdoor activities
Local authority sport and leisure facilities
Private sport and leisure facilities
Manufacturing & production
Chemicals
Drinks and tobacco
Food manufacturer
Non metal minerals
Machinery and equipment
Rubber and plastics
Textiles, clothing and leather
Vehicles
Wood, furniture and other manufacturing
Mining, quarrying and extraction
Mining and quarrying
Oil and gas extraction
Post and telecommunications
Telecommunications
Power, water, sewage and waste
Property & buildings
Property maintenance
Property sales and letting
Retail and shops
DIY stores
Food retail
Shops
Supermarkets
Vehicle sales
Science and research
Social care
Homecare and care homes
Transportation
Road transport
Taxis
Membership
Male 233,270 | Female 249,661 | Other 656 | Total 483,587
General secretary
Gary Smith
Cost of membership

If you are in full time employment membership costs £14.57 a month. If you work 20hrs or fewer a week its £8.40.

Address

Mary Turner House

22 Stephenson Way

London

NW1 2HD

Telephone
020 7391 6700
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