Activists' area
Why Are Union Reps Important?
The union rep is the most important link between the union and its members.The Role Of A Union Learning Rep
Learning reps encourage members and potential members into learning for their personal development.Getting Support
Workplace representatives need and deserve considerable back up and support. The union tries hard to give workplace representatives a range of support.Nobody Asked Me! Recruitment E-Bulletins
Copies of 'Nobody Asked Me!' the UNISON south east recruitment e-bulletin.2011 Recruitment Progress
(03.01.12) In 2011, a total of 16,234 members joined Britain’s largest public sector trade union in the south east region. How well is your branch recruiting?Communicating with Members
Regular and effective communication with members in your branch is vital. Potential members are more likely to want to join UNISON if they can see we keep members informed and consulted.Raising the Union's Profile
Raising the union’s profile in workplaces covered by your branch is key as it ensures that the members and non members are aware of the work the union is doing and more importantly our collective strength in negotiating for and representing our members.Recruitment Materials
Whether you or stewards in your branch are visiting colleagues at work, attending a staff induction event or running a recruitment stall, you will need good recruitment and basic information to hand out.Get Campaigning
There's never been a more important time for UNISON members to get involved in campaigning.Who Are Your Members?
Who are your members? Where are they based? What issues concern them? This information will help you to recruit and organise new members.One To One Recruitment
Face to face recruiting is proven to be the most effective way to attract new members and the best people to recruit new members are you and your workplace reps and stewards, who work alongside them.Negotiating and Defending Facility Time
We have compilled a selection of useful documents highlighting the value of workplace reps to workplace performance and the economy to assist branches when negotiating or defending facility time.< Back | More >
