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HeartUnions week is 10-16 February 2025. It’s a chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encourage people who aren't yet in a union to join.

HeartUnions belongs to union members and union branches all over the UK. So use the week to raise the profile of your union branch and your workplace priorities in the way that works for your members and activists.

This year, HeartUnions week is also raising awareness of our campaign, Unions Make Work Pay. Find out more

Five things you can do

1. Run a workplace event, rally, or a street stall

Highlight the good work unions do. Sign up here, and you’ll receive everything you need to get started.

2. Join an event near you

Each year, people across the country run events during HeartUnions Week to highlight why trade unions are essential for everyone in the workplace. Find an event near you.

Unionreps webinar: strategies for member recruitment

Join our free webinar on Thursday 13 February, 14:30 -15:30. Connect with fellow reps, exchange ideas and explore how these challenges can be used as powerful tools to recruit new members and strengthen your union branch.

3. Order your HeartUnion merchandise

If you are organising HeartUnions events in your workplace or community, you can order HeartUnions materials and merchandise here, or contact your TUC regional office.

4. Use #HeartUnions

Use the hashtag to speak out loudly and proudly: if you want to make work pay, it’s time to join a union. And keep up with what the TUC and unions are saying, and share what you’re up by using the hashtag.

5. Inspire others to become union members

It's always good to join a union that's already active where you work - ask your colleagues, or look for information on your union website or on staff web pages.

Some jobs have unions that look after them specifically. Other jobs don’t – but they are looked after just as well by general unions, who have specialist sections.

If you’re confused about which union to join, our online union finder will help you find the right one.

There’s strength in numbers. So why not see if your friends and colleagues at work want to join up to a union too, and all do it together.

Use the Join a union tool now

Send a free ecard

Send a ecard to someone who you know will benefit from joining a union. Letting them know why joining a union matters. Choose a ecard from below:

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For more information about HeartUnions please email cmcgurran@tuc.org.uk.