UNISON the public service union

Communicating with members

Members like to be reminded that they are part of a network and that UNISON is actively working for their benefit. There are many ways to stay in touch with members and update them on branch activities, as well as national campaigns. Staying connected motivates members and reminds them that they are part of a larger community.

Web
Not everyone has access to the web but if a significant number of your members are able to use a computer at home or at work, it might be worth creating a website. A website is a quick way of disseminate information and can be updated relatively easily. We have designed a web template that can form the basis of your branch site.

Web template: Link to a document on this site Web_template.zip

Web template: View the website online

Newsletter
A branch newssheet is essential. It's a way to get all sorts of information to members. It has the advantage of giving a consistent message - everyone gets the same information. Often, especially when the branch is short of stewards or where members are scattered in small workplaces, it will be the only regular contact the member has with the branch.

How to design your newsletter
Link to a document on this site Acrobat PDF file
Link to another page on this site Online HTML version

What is news and where can you find it?
Link to a document on this site Acrobat PDF file
Link to another page on this site Online HTML version

How to write a news story
Link to a document on this site Acrobat PDF file
Link to another page on this site Online HTML version

Other materials
National logos: Link to a document on this site National_logos.zip
Regional logos: Regions.zip
General cartoons: General_cartoons.zip
Images: Images.zip
Your Friend At Work: Your_friend_at_work.zip

Note: Zip files are compressed "suitcases" of logos, JPEGs, EPS files and the like. You will need software such as Stuffit Expander to "unstuff" the zip files.