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Good reasons to join

There are plenty of good reasons to join Usdaw and here are some of the best ones

01 July 2024

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Better Pay

Usdaw helps people at work by negotiating better pay and conditions. Every year Usdaw negotiates improvements to pay for hundreds of thousands of members.

Safer workplace

Research shows that workplaces with unions have far fewer accidents. With thousands of Health and Safety Reps, Usdaw makes sure that your safety at work is always a priority.

Advice & support

Thousands of Usdaw workplace reps advise and support you at work and are backed up by highly trained Usdaw Officials. Specialists in the fields of pensions, health and safety, education, management, wages and employment law are all on hand to help.

Better conditions

Holiday entitlement, good pension provision and arrangements for time off work are just some of the things Usdaw can improve. By negotiating with employers, Usdaw is able to make life at work better.

Protection at work

By ensuring that union members have strong and effective representation, Usdaw is able to protect people at work and help resolve issues before they become major problems. Usdaw ensures that members are aware of their rights in the workplace.

Fairness at work

Union workplaces are fairer workplaces and are much more likely to have family-friendly policies.

By negotiating with employers, unions are able to secure better deals for members on issues such as career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and general support for family responsibilities. In short, unions help you achieve a work-life balance without being penalised for it.

More job security

Usdaw works to protect jobs and deliver job security for members.

Without a union you are on your own if faced with change at work or redundancy.

Your voice

Usdaw gives you a strong voice at work. Without a union, you are less likely to have a say in your terms and conditions and how your employer operates. 

Opt in to the Political Fund

Usdaw’s Political Fund supports the Union’s campaigns and helps to fund the lobbying of politicians on issues that matter to Usdaw members. Opt in to the Political Fund on the membership form to support our campaign work that gives our members a voice.

Legal & accident cover

Usdaw’s legal service wins millions in compensation each year for members and their families. As an Usdaw member, the legal service is entirely free – you don’t pay a penny. No one plans to have an accident but if you do, Usdaw will help you with your claim for compensation for any accident, anywhere and if you win your case you keep 100% of the compensation. Usdaw will also provide you with free legal advice on any issue.

Member offers & discounts

Usdaw works with all of its affinity partners to get you and your family the best deals available on everything from theme parks and home, car and travel insurance, to great discounts at high street shops and restaurants. Could Usdaw membership save you money? For more information visit: www.usdaw.org.uk/offers

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11 June 2024

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