Most people join and stay in UNISON
to get the best representation and support at work
when they need it. But UNISON
members also receive superb membership benefits - you could save
the cost of your subscription many times over.
Personal Taxation
Services
Personal Taxation Services provide a 'no refund, no fee' service
and will check that you are paying the correct rate of tax. If you
are due a tax refund they will complete all the necessary paperwork
for the Inland Revenue on your behalf. For
this service they will charge 40 per cent of any refund received
as their fee, you keep all future savings, there are no other fees
and if you are not due a refund there is no charge. If you have
received a self-assessment tax return PTS can also provide a comprehensive
tax return service for a fixed fee.
Croyde Bay UNISON's very own
holiday destination offering fantastic holidays for people of all
ages. Croyde Bay's Oasis Leisure complex provides tropical warmth
and fun for everyone with its indoor heated pool, sauna, spa bath
and gym. www.croydeunison.co.uk Call 01271 890 890
Discount Shopping
Service
Premier is a service allowing all UNISON members to obtain exclusive
discounts on a vast range of goods and services throughout the UK
and
Ireland. By accessing the UNISON Discount Shopping website (or by
calling freephone 0800 587 8800), members can find a supplier offering
exclusive discounts on anything they wish to buy. In the unlikely
event that no supplier is listed, Premier will even find a new supplier
and negotiate a discount especially for you. You'll find discounts
of up to 30% and more with names such as Burton Menswear, Megabowl
and Dominos Pizzas. For the majority of offers you can learn about
through the website all you need to do is show your UNISON membership
card at the till and you will get the discounts. Make sure you visit
the UNISON Discount Shopping website before you go shopping !www.unison.discountpages.co.uk
Freephone Debtline
Many people fall into debt at some point in their lives. Sometimes
all it takes is a small change in circumstances to tip the balance
and turn a manageable situation into a debt problem. For immediate
access to free and confidential debt advice from our partners Federated
Credit Limited (FCL)
Call 0800 389 3302
lines open 8am - 9pm Monday - Friday and 9am - 1pm Saturdays
MEDICASH
The UNISON-endorsed
Health Cashplan from Medicash not only pays you cash when you are
ill, but also meets the aims and values of UNISON
and supports the NHS. Medicash is a not-for-profit organisation
which pays back over 80% of contributory income every year to members
in cash benefits. Call 0845 600 0151 (Quote Ref: NG21)
Surf in UNISON
Now you can surf in UNISON. New improved Internet service provider
service. Broadband, Anytime and dial-up connections at reasonable
rates. Register online at www.unisonplus.net.
UIA
NISON Insurance provides exclusive, low cost insurances to members
and their families. Visit their website for a Quick Quote on your
home or contents
insurance or for more details on the range of products available
- Home (Contents, Building or Home from Home), Travel, Pet, Personal
Accident and Branch Office Insurance. Alternatively, call quoting
reference UWEB, to talk to a sales advisor who will assist you with
your insurance needs. www.unisonanduia.co.uk Call 0800 66 88 55
UNION ENERGY
- no it's not what keeps us activists running around! The TUC has
set up Union Energy
to give union members the best possible deal on mains gas and electricity.
They've negotiated an exclusive special deal with Scottish
Power to supply low cost gas and electricity to our
members.
This is a major step forward for the TUC. Not only will members
benefit directly from lower cost energy, but the more who join,
the more influence unions and their members will have in the industry.
Check out the savings you could make with Union
Energy Call 0800 027 9000 (sales) Call
0845 272 1010 (service)
UNISON ActivistCare
- Working with other people and the problems they face
can be rewarding and empowering but also at times daunting and depressing.
Help is at hand for branch Welfare Officers and Activists. UNISON
ActivistCare provides an opportunity to talk in confidence
to an independent counsellor. This service is provided by FirstAssist
Group, an experienced, professional, specialist provider of counselling
& advice services. Available 24hours and 365 days a year. call 0800 072 4177 (Contact the branch office to obtain
reference number)
UNISON Holiday
Club
With the security of ABTA membership and instant discounts on brochure
prices, flights and ferry travel a call to UNISON
Holiday Club will be well worth your while! www.unison-holiday-club.co.uk Call 08705 50 50 00
UNISON Welfare UNISON
Welfare is our unique registered charity.
We are aware of the pressures UNISON members face
on a daily basis and can provide support at times of unforeseen
financial hardship or personal difficulty such as redundancy, bereavement,
illness or relationship breakdown
UNISON Credit Card
UNISON, in partnership with the Bank of Scotland, has created a
credit card for our members. Click
here to find out more or call 0800 032 2036
Vison Express
Save £45 on complete spectacles, when purchasing frames from
the £79 and above ranges, with prescription scratch-resistant
plastic lenses. Free enhance™ contact lenses Free –
3 months supply of enhance™ contact lenses and multi-purpose
lite solutions (worth £44.85) on the direct debit scheme.
£5 off the normal price of an eye examination www.visionexpress.com
Call 0800 738090
