Unite the Union

[edit] About Unite the Union

Unite represents workers in Britain and Ireland with members working across all sectors of the economy. Together we make up over a million members across 19 private, public and voluntary sectors including manufacturing, public services, transport, food, finance and construction.

There are dozens of reasons to join a union, but ultimately, it comes down to protecting your rights in the workplace. Unite trade union works hard to ensure all workers have the right representation in their workplace, as well as making your voice heard in Government debate and decision-making.

Joining Unite the union, means becoming part of a diverse and varied community of working people. Not only for support on workplace issues such as fair pay for all and a healthy working environment but also gaining access to a number of Unite benefits such as legal advice, training and education.

[edit] Unite the Union goals

Unite the Union strives in every way to be:

• A fighting back union, winning in the workplace
• A campaigning union, making our voice heard
• A growing union, organising for strength
• A members' union, open and democratic
• A progressive union, a force for a fairer society
• A united and tolerant union, which treats people with dignity and respect.

Unite's vision is of a prosperous society in which employers and employees work together to build successful businesses and safe, healthy working environments. All those who contribute to our success receive the rewards, respect and recognition they deserve.

[edit] The international vision

Unite's vision is not limited to the United Kingdom. It extends throughout Europe, which it aims to manifest through its links with unions and governments across the globe. Never hesitant to get the best it can out of Europe, Unite has set up more European Works Councils than any other union! It also has close alliances with other international unions and was a founder member of Workers' Uniting, the international union established to combat the forces of globalisation.

[edit] The education vision

Unite is fully committed to high-quality training and resources, enabling our representatives to serve members' needs at all times. Unite trade union was the first to open residential training colleges and has two centres training thousands of members each year - all at no extra cost to Unite members.

[edit] The representation vision

Unite values a modern approach to member representation, and prides itself on being member-led. Decisions laid out in the Unite rule book give the members, the opportunity to become involved in decision-making at all levels, to attend policy and industrial conferences, and set the course that the union will follow. The members also play a part in national politics too, together a major political force, with over 100 members in the House of Commons.

This article is based on information from the Unite the Union webpage for more info visit https://www.unitetheunion.org/

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