Ask a trade union to contact you

You have the legal right to join a trade union of your choice, or not to join one. If you would like one or more unions to get in touch with you, fill in this form. We will email each union you choose on your behalf and send you a confirmation.

This is optional. Whatever you decide makes no difference to your work, pay or placements. You can also contact any union yourself using the links below.

1. Your details

First name

Surname

Email addressThe unions will contact you here, and we will send your confirmation here.

2. Choose your unions

Your sector Pick the sector you work in to see the unions that cover it. You can choose one union, several, or all of them, and you can pick from more than one sector.

Further and higher education

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UCU – University and College UnionStaff in universities, colleges, prison education, adult education and training Website · Join directly

NEU – National Education UnionTeachers, leaders, lecturers, support staff and supply educators (England, Wales, NI) Website · Join directly

EIS – The Educational Institute of ScotlandTeachers and lecturers in Scottish nurseries, schools, colleges and universities Website · Join directly

UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Social care and social work

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SWU – Social Workers UnionSocial workers Website · Join directly

UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Rail and London Underground

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RMT – National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport WorkersRail, London Underground, shipping and offshore, buses and road freight Website · Join directly

ASLEF – Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and FiremenTrain drivers (passenger, freight, Underground and light rail) Website · Join directly

TSSA – Transport Salaried Staffs' AssociationAdministrative, managerial, professional and technical staff in rail, the Underground, travel, ports and ferries Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Road transport, driving and buses

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URTU – United Road Transport UnionRoad haulage, distribution and logistics: drivers and warehouse staff Website · Join directly

RMT – National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport WorkersRail, London Underground, shipping and offshore, buses and road freight Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Logistics, warehousing and delivery

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URTU – United Road Transport UnionRoad haulage, distribution and logistics: drivers and warehouse staff Website · Join directly

Usdaw – Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied WorkersRetail, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and services Website · Join directly

CWU – Communication Workers UnionPostal, delivery, telecoms, financial services and technology Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Retail and wholesale

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Usdaw – Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied WorkersRetail, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and services Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Hospitality, catering, food and drink

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BFAWU – Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' UnionBaking, food production, pubs, bars, restaurants and fast food Website · Join directly

UVW – United Voices of the WorldLow-paid, precarious and migrant workers: cleaning, security, hospitality and NHS support Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Manufacturing, engineering and food production

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CommunityWorkers in all sectors, including the self-employed; its Voice section covers education and early years staff Website · Join directly

BFAWU – Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' UnionBaking, food production, pubs, bars, restaurants and fast food Website · Join directly

ProspectScientists, engineers, technology and other specialists (Bectu is its media sector) Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Construction, trades and building services

Site trades are organised mainly by Unite and GMB. Prospect covers engineers and other specialists.

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ProspectScientists, engineers, technology and other specialists (Bectu is its media sector) Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Cleaning, security and facilities

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IWGB – Independent Workers' Union of Great BritainGig-economy and under-represented workers: couriers, private hire drivers, cleaners, foster carers and others Website · Join directly

UVW – United Voices of the WorldLow-paid, precarious and migrant workers: cleaning, security, hospitality and NHS support Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Local government and public services

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UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Civil service and government agencies

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PCS – Public and Commercial Services UnionCivil service and government workers in the UK and devolved governments Website · Join directly

FDASenior managers and professionals in public service Website · Join directly

ProspectScientists, engineers, technology and other specialists (Bectu is its media sector) Website · Join directly

Prisons, probation and justice

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POA (prison officers)Prison, correctional and secure psychiatric workers Website · Join directly

NapoProbation and family court staff Website · Join directly

PCS – Public and Commercial Services UnionCivil service and government workers in the UK and devolved governments Website · Join directly

UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Fire and rescue

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FBU – Fire Brigades UnionFirefighters and fire control staff Website · Join directly

UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

Aviation and airports

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BALPA – British Air Line Pilots AssociationUK pilots Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Maritime, ports and ferries

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Nautilus InternationalMaritime professionals at sea and ashore Website · Join directly

RMT – National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport WorkersRail, London Underground, shipping and offshore, buses and road freight Website · Join directly

TSSA – Transport Salaried Staffs' AssociationAdministrative, managerial, professional and technical staff in rail, the Underground, travel, ports and ferries Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Post, telecoms, IT and technology

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CWU – Communication Workers UnionPostal, delivery, telecoms, financial services and technology Website · Join directly

ProspectScientists, engineers, technology and other specialists (Bectu is its media sector) Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Energy, utilities and science

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ProspectScientists, engineers, technology and other specialists (Bectu is its media sector) Website · Join directly

UNISONPublic service workers in the public and private sectors, including health, local government, schools and care Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Finance, banking and insurance

Accord covers Lloyds Banking Group and TSB staff only.

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AccordStaff of Lloyds Banking Group, TSB and their subsidiaries Website · Join directly

CWU – Communication Workers UnionPostal, delivery, telecoms, financial services and technology Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Media, arts, entertainment and live events

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EquityPerformers and creative workers across arts and entertainment Website · Join directly

Musicians' UnionMusicians across the music industry Website · Join directly

NUJ – National Union of JournalistsJournalists, including staff, casual and freelance Website · Join directly

Bectu (sector of Prospect)Behind-the-scenes workers in broadcasting, film, theatre, live events and digital Website · Join directly

Gig economy, couriers, private hire and self-employed

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IWGB – Independent Workers' Union of Great BritainGig-economy and under-represented workers: couriers, private hire drivers, cleaners, foster carers and others Website · Join directly

CommunityWorkers in all sectors, including the self-employed; its Voice section covers education and early years staff Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

Office, administration, call centres and professional services

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CommunityWorkers in all sectors, including the self-employed; its Voice section covers education and early years staff Website · Join directly

ProspectScientists, engineers, technology and other specialists (Bectu is its media sector) Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Any other sector

General unions organise across almost every sector.

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CommunityWorkers in all sectors, including the self-employed; its Voice section covers education and early years staff Website · Join directly

GMBWorkers in every sector, including care, construction, local government, energy, security and transport Website · Join directly

Unite the UnionWorkers across all industrial sectors Website · Join directly

3. Declaration

I am the person named above and I am making this request myself. I give my explicit consent for People Group Services Limited, on behalf of itself and its group companies, to send my first name, surname, email address and chosen sector to each trade union I have selected, so that the union can contact me about membership and its services. I understand that this may show that I am interested in trade union membership. I am giving this consent freely. It is not a condition of my work, and I can withdraw it at any time using the link in my confirmation email.

I agree to the declaration above

SignatureType your first name and surname.

Date: 9 November 2026. When you send this we record the date, time, your IP address and the address of this page as a record that you made the request. Your IP address is not passed to any union.

What happens next

We email each union you chose, giving your name, email address and sector.
You get a confirmation email listing the unions we contacted.
Each union contacts you directly.
You can withdraw at any time using the link in your confirmation email. We will then ask the unions to delete your details.