“People are joining the union for advice and security at this worrying time,” notes Dave Prentis as growth this year tops 15,000
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A proud, strong and growing union
Hard work by our activists and stewards, branches, regions and staff is paying off – we grew again last year, for the second year running
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We’re growing and we’re winning for our members
National executive council hears positive stories as it prepares for annual conference
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It’s spring – let’s Go for Growth
Reach out to members and non-members with an event – a picnic, a stall in the canteen, cupcakes or a social
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Let’s Go for Growth in May
Last year’s Grovember campaign was such a success we’re doing it again in Mat with a Go for Growth month
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Branch noticeboard competition winners announced!
Congratulations to London Ambulance Service branch’s Battersea station who are the overall winners of our Grovember branch noticeboards competition
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Easy Joiner: updated quick paperless joining
Have you tried Easy Joiner, our digital tool that that allows you to recruit new members in mere minutes?
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That was the year that was
As 2018 draws to a close we look back on a memorable year with the UK’s biggest union
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Let’s walk and talk …
What can we do to help UNISON grow this week?
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How we can be stronger, together
UNISON is turning November into Grovember with a big recruitment drive. Here are some helpful tips to support activists and members alike, working to recruit their new union colleagues
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16 reasons …
… that people give for not joining a union, and some helpful hints for changing their minds
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Living wage week – a recruitment opportunity
New living wage rates are announced on 5 November as part of living wage week – and UNISON has plenty of material available if you plan any recruitment activity around the issue
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How to … recruit new members
Like any union, UNISON is only as strong and effective as our members acting together – the more of us there are, the better we are.
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Black members’ conference stress importance of building the union
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
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LGBT conference applauds recruitment award winners
Vice president Carol Sewell hands out awards and urges delegates to continue the excellent work
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Delegates stress the need to build the union through organising
Raising the union’s profile is “like joining a gym: you don’t buy your ticket and then sit around waiting to get fit”
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Christmas cheer and charity
UNISON members are helping workplaces, their families and communities to warm up for the festive season
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UNISON’s NEC nominates Dave Prentis in general secretary election
National Executive Council makes decision on opening day of nomination period
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Setting up shop
A new kind of UNISON office is adding an extra dimension to the union’s organising
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General secretary opens UNISON shop in new Glasgow hospital
Let’s work together to make this new hospital a success,” general secretary Dave Prentis said as he opened a new UNISON shop in Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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