MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Most people join and stay in UNISON to get the best representation and support at work when they need it. But UNISON members also receive superb membership benefits that can save them money and give added value on a wide range of services. So, whether you're on the job or outside the workplace, UNISON has a lot to offer its members. That's UNISON benefits - the added value of membership!

The Open College scheme: offers a wide range of learning opportunities, which range from basic skills through to professional level qualifications.

Learning and Organising Services (LAOS): co-ordinates education and training for UNISON activists and members.

UNISON Welfare (registered charity 1023552): is a unique service providing support exclusively for UNISON members and dependants at times of special need. There is also a free and confidential debt advice referral scheme.

Legal advice: UNISON provides expert legal advice and services, including free assistance with problems at work and an extended package of legal services for members and their families.

Special deals for members: Low cost insurance and financial offers, discounted computers, the exclusive UNISON Holiday Club, funeral services and much more!

• Vision Express
• UIA Insurance
• UNISON Travel Club
• Britannia Building Society
• Frizzell
• UNISON Credit Card
• UniBond savings Plan
• Tax Refund Co.
• Premier Purchase Card
• Britannia Rescue
• Union Income Benefit
• Croyde Bay Holiday Village

Rule book benefits: Full members are entitled to benefits paid out on: death, accident, fatal accident, permanent incapacity and partial incapacity. Education and training grants are also available.

UNISON DIRECT

• Got a problem?
• Want some advice?
• Can't get hold of a steward?
• Branch Office shut?
• Contact UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 or email: direct@unison.co.uk

UNISONdirect is a service for members of Nottinghamshire UNISON. UNISONdirect...

• is a freephone help line for UNISON members. It is open from 6 a.m. to midnight five days a week plus 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
• is aimed particularly at isolated members who do not know how to contact their local steward or branch. It is also aimed at giving UNISON members access to their union at their convenience which for shift workers, part-timers and many others means a time that is not between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• answers telephone enquiries and despatches appropriate advice leaflets, guidelines etc
• can give you information about membership benefits