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About unions

When a group of workers act and speak together, their employer has to listen. That’s how unions make things better at work.

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Why join a union?

Find out why joining a union can make things better for you at work.

Workers

Find a union for you

More than 6 million people are in a union, isn’t it time you joined a union?

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How do unions work?

Unions work within and beyond the workplace. Find out more.

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How the TUC works with unions

Unions gain strength by acting together through the TUC

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Why I joined a union - Sophie's story

It’s important to know the union has got your back.

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