Introduction
If you are considering joining a trade union, would like to contact a union representative for advice or learn more about what they offer, the information below should be helpful to you.
GMB
GMB is a membership-based organisation that has campaigned for and protected GMB members’ rights at work for over 130 years.
Your GMB representative is: Graeme Hoff
To contact Graeme, you can:
Or contact him by phone on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday:
UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s largest union, serving more than 1.3 million members. They represent full-time and part-time staff who provide public services.
Your UNISON representatives are: Caroline Hunt and Tony Clarkson
To contact UNISON, you can:
Or contact them by phone, Monday to Friday:
Unite the Union
Unite the Union (more commonly known as Unite) is the union for the 21st century, meeting the greatest challenges facing working people today. It is a democratic and campaigning union that fights back for employees in the workplace.
Your Unite representative is: Stephen Magee
To contact Stephen, you can:
Or contact him by phone on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday:
Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP)
The AEP is the trade union and professional association for educational psychologists (EPs) in the UK. The union represent and empower educational psychologists to help children and young people thrive.
Your AEP representative is: Sue Youngson
To contact Sue, you can:
Or contact her by phone on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, 8.30am to 5.30pm:
How to join
You can become a member of a trade union at any time and gain access to employment related support when you need it.
Visit the individual websites to check what they offer, latest news, events and other benefits you can take advantage of if you join. You can join online via the website of the union you’d prefer or contact one of the union representatives to ask any questions.
Cost
As a member you’ll pay a subscription fee each month, that is taken directly form your salary and will be shown on your payslip. The amount you pay each month depends on the union you join and how much you earn per year. You can find out your individual monthly cost on the union websites.