Union

[Nevets]

Hi, I’ve been in post about 8 months and have recently been told that I aught you consider joining a union.. what is everyone’s views and if I were to join one which one would you recommend?
Thanks

[adonis2]

I was told to join a union in case of any accusations as working in a school it can be your word against the accuser.
I am in GMB but I might not bother much longer due to the political emails and thinking it is a waste of money.

[Pebble]

Unison for me . Only for their legal representation should you ever need it. God knows how good they would be though, don't know anybody who's ever needed it.

[Glen]

Unison for me . Only for their legal representation should you ever need it. God knows how good they would be though, don't know anybody who's ever needed it.

Me too....

I joined during the first lock down as I had to shield due to a --- censored word --- Immune system. I only worked 23 days from 23rd Feb '20' to the 1st April '21'. Luckily on full pay

[Dexter]

Years ago GMB were the go to union for manual workers. Unison tends to be the choice nowadays due to their size and the support they can offer. That said the quality of individual union reps can vary - it is a bit of a lottery. If you can find out who the head doesn't like dealing with!!

[Gazza]

I joined the voice (although they have changed their name now) and i think its a total waste of money... all i ever get from them is junk email... i joined at a time when like you it was recommended i join one (never needed one) and i just feel like im throwing away a£10 a month.... in fact i must get around to cancelling the subscription./ been meaning to do it for ages

[skirbeck]

i used to be in GMB - until i needed them and was told hard luck, we don't have a rep in your place anymore.
the wife was in Unison - until we saw them hiring coaches to transport protesters to disrupt events we were involved with.

[btrousers]

I'm with Unite, formerly the transport and general workers union, for over 20 years. successfully used them a few times, the last time I got a very good pay out via them.

[Vera]

Firstly, ABSOLUTELY join a union.
You need the protection and backup in case of an accusation against you.

I'm in a small non strike union called community it is good for me but not for everyone.

[Handyman]

I am in GMB, fortunately I have never needed to call on them so I don't know how useful they would be. I feel that you need to be in a union for the legal assistance if the worst happens.