Welcome to UNISON

Branch Membership Application Form (pdf file)

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UNISON Rules

UNISON members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and the essential utilities. They include manual and white collar staff working full or part time in local authorities, the NHS, colleges and schools, the electricity, gas and water industries, transport and the voluntary sector.

Most people join a union because they want protection at work - help with pay and conditions of service, legal or health and safety advice or representation in case things go wrong at work. That's what we're here for. UNISON negotiates on pay and working conditions at every level - local, regional and national. But we also do a lot more. Being a UNISON member gives you a range of benefits and unbeatable deals.

Every member of UNISON belongs to a local branch which is made up of people working for the same employer.

Local stewards are there to represent you at work and help find the answers to your problems. They are volunteers and play a vital role in recruiting new members and organising your branch. If you have a problem, talk to your local steward. If they can't handle the problem on their own, they can talk to other branch officers or full - time union experts on your behalf.

Anyone can face problems at work sometimes but if you are a member of UNISON, you don't have to face them alone. We can provide advice or representation on things like pay, rotas, leave and sickness procedures. We are also there to help you make sure your workplace is healthy and safe, support you in case of disciplinary action, dismissals or redundancy.

About Your Branch

UNISON is the largest trade union at Somerset County Council, representing home carers, classroom assistants, school meals workers, social workers, librarians and education administrative and support staff. The branch also represents workers in the

Meat Hygiene Service

Care Direct

National Care Standards Commission

Somerset Care

Exmoor National Park

CAFCASS

Somerset Fire Brigade

WS Atkins

National Autistic Society

We negotiate for better pay and conditions, help individuals in trouble and campaign for a safer, fairer society.

UNISON is Britain's biggest union, representing almost 1.3 million people across the UK's public services.

If you need to contact us please telephone the Branch Office on (01823) 355568 or 356136. Or Email: unisonoffice@somerset.gov.uk

For details of our Branch Officers and more contact information, please visist the "Contact Us" button or click here