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Why Join Unite the Union?

You can get a better deal – Unite negotiates terms of maternity or paternity leave, pensions, and redundancy winning you more than the legal minimum.
You are less likely to be injured – there are 50 percent fewer accidents in unionised workplaces. Unite works to ensure employers protect employees from risks to their health and safety.
Support whenever you need it – Without the backing of a union you could face £1,200 in fees should you need to take your employer to a tribunal. Unite gives free advice, support and legal representation to all its members so they never have to face problems alone.
In or out of work, there is a place for you – Unite Community offers a place for all those out of work, studying or retired - meaning that you are always part of something bigger.
You get more - and better - training – union members are more likely to get on with better training and development. Unite has fully trained learning reps to help you update your skills.
You can get better compensation – in 2013, a record £330 million was won for union members and their families through legal help, and £1 million in equal pay claims - an average of £15,000 per member.
Better job security – trade union members are more likely to stay in their jobs longer - on average, five years more than non-members.
Being part of the fight for fairness - from defending our NHS to fighting for decent homes to campaigning against discrimination.