Why should I join?
Together we're stronger and UofG UNISON believes in making the University of Glasgow a better place for our members to work.
With more than 1.3 million members working across the public services, being part of UNISON means you have the full weight of Britain's biggest trade union behind you.
We have more workplace reps than any other union in the country - backed up by experienced full-time regional and national officers and one of the best legal teams in the UK.
UNISON offers a raft of unrivaled benefits including legal protection, welfare services, pension advice, education and training, health and safety guidance, special deals on holidays and insurance, and a hotline for help and advice on workplace issues.
In the past few years, our branch has dealt with a number of issues on behalf of our members including:
- Fixed-term contracts,
- Capability procedure, pensions,
- Grievance
- Sickness & absence
- Discipline
- Regrading and job evaluation
- Redundancies
- Maternity/Paternity leave.
The branch would wish to highlight these issues and invite members who require further information or advice, to get in touch with the Unison Branch Office.
Help UofG UNISON
UNISON needs you. Did you know that people in workplaces with union reps statistically earn more, get more holidays, get better training and are less likely to be discriminated against?
As a fast-growing branch, we are always looking for members who are willing to take on responsibilities within our branch, share their expertise and help keep the branch running. For more information on the types of jobs you can do within the branch, take a look at the Job Role Descriptors.
If you are interested in becoming more involved in UNISON but don’t have too much time to commit to an Officer or Steward role, we are always on the lookout for members who will act as area contacts for their building, to receive information from UNISON for noticeboards and for staff areas.
Such members are our eyes and ears for what is happening on the ground within your workplace and help us keep a visible presence on the University of Glasgow campus.
If this is something that you would be happy to do please contact us via email: unison@glasgow.ac.uk.