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Building stronger unions stories.

Explore first hand testimony and case studies from across all sectors of the economy where unions are successfully growing the trade union movement through building density and winning recognition. From care homes to local government, hospitality to manufacturing, these inspiring stories demonstrate the value of good organising and union building.

Whether you're building a campaign or looking for inspiration, the Growth Hub is your go-to resource for union growth and success.

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The fight for recognition at Glee Club, Cardiff

In July 2023, following a long and hard-fought campaign, Unite the union secured union recognition at the world-famous Glee Club in Cardiff, Wales.

“It feels good to know that we are all unified”: Winning recognition at the Stand

In December 2023, the Stand Comedy club in Edinburgh signed a voluntary recognition agreement with Unite, after the majority of workers in the Glasgow club also joined the union.

Lotte Fisher and Louis Cammell

“New recognition agreements are rarer than hens’ teeth”: A new deal for care workers

More than one hundred care workers in Wales are to see their pay and conditions improve after their company, Adferiad, signed a new recognition deal with UNISON.

"Your future is in your hands”: A brilliant union recognition win for workers at Euro Car Parts

Following an 8-and-a-half-year campaign culminating in a workplace ballot through the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC), Community just last week (Monday 3 June) won recognition for warehouse workers at Euro Car Parts Tamworth T1 and T2 sites.

NUJ achieves historic union recognition at Press Association

Last month the NUJ won a historic union recognition agreement at the Press Association (PA). PA is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland and is a leading multi-media content provider across web, mobile, broadcast and print.

Jonathan Brady and Emily Pennink

Scotland’s oldest cinema wins union recognition for first time

The Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) is Scotland’s oldest cinema, first opening its doors 84 years ago back in 1939. New Unite reps at GFT, Euan Green, age 26 and 27-year-old Katie Mack, talked to the TUC about their campaign.

Euan Green and Katie Mack

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