BETTER PAY
On average, union members receive 12.5% more pay per hour than
non-members.
Usdaw negotiates pay on behalf of hundreds of thousands of
workers and getting the best possible deal is our number one
aim.
SAFER WORKPLACE
You are twice as likely to have an accident at a workplace where
there isn’t a union.
With 5,000 Health and Safety Reps, Usdaw makes sure that your
safety at work is taken seriously and our Reps are trained to spot
potential hazards and to get things changed at work.
ADVICE & SUPPORT
Our network of 10,000 workplace reps advise and support you at
work and are backed up by a network of highly trained Union
Officials.
Specialists in the field of pensions, health and safety,
education, management, wages and employment law are all on hand to
help.
BETTER CONDITIONS
On average union members have better holiday entitlement, better
pension provision and better arrangements for time off work.
By negotiating with employers Usdaw is able to make your life at
work better. Negotiations aren’t just about pay as we aim to
improve the other things that matter at work such as holidays,
pensions, shift arrangements, etc.
PROTECTION AT WORK
Union members are half as likely to be sacked as
non-members.
By ensuring that union members have strong and effective
representation unions are able to protect people at work and help
resolve issues before they become major problems. Usdaw ensures
that members are aware of their rights in the workplace.
FAIRNESS AT WORK
Union workplaces are fairer workplaces and are much more likely
to have family friendly policies.
By negotiating with employers, unions are able to secure better
deals for members on issues such as career opportunities, flexible
working arrangements and general support for family
responsibilities. In short, unions help you achieve a work-life
balance without being penalised for it.
MORE JOB SECURITY
Usdaw works to ensure your job is safe and union companies also
tend to be more productive and innovative.
Usdaw is also able to ensure that employers have a sound reason
for making changes at work which also protects jobs. Without a
union you are on your own if faced with change at work or
redundancy.
LEGAL & ACCIDENT COVER
Usdaw’s legal service won £19 million compensation for members
in 2009. As an Usdaw member the legal service is entirely free –
you don’t pay a penny.
No one plans to have an accident – but if you do Usdaw will help
you with your claim for compensation for any accident, anywhere.
Usdaw will also provide you with free legal advice on any issue.
See the next page for more about Usdaw Legal Plus.
YOUR VOICE
With over 10,000 workplace reps, Usdaw gives you a voice at
work.
Usdaw is an independent voice at work for its members. Without a
union you are much less likely to have a say in your terms and
conditions and how your employer operates.