About UNISON

UNISON is Britain’s and Europe’s biggest public sector union with more than 1.3 million members – around 150,000 of those in Scotland.  See the UNISON UK site ‘About’ pages for more details about our membership, policies, priorities and objectives. Good reasons why UNISON is right for you – click here for details.  For a range of member benefits in Scotland and UK wide see our Members Benefits page. Join and pay be deduction from your salary - print a form and send to us Join online and pay by direct debit. You will need your bank sort code and account number .   Contact us UNISON Angus are currently based in Room LG5 at Bruce House, Arbroath. You can contact the branch as follows: Phone: 07999 344300 E-mail: office@unison-angus.org.uk If you need help, guidance or support on a work related matter, please contact the branch office as above. To update your details or find out information about UNISON Scotland please click here – People in UNISON Scotland on the ‘who’s who’ page. Democracy and structures – A clickable diagram of UNISON’s democracy and structures in Scotland is here.  Scotland is one of 12 UNISON Regions but also has some special arrangements to reflect devolution and Scotland’s unique political, legal and media context. - The UNISON UK national structure is here. Resources – UK pages here offer a range of information and support for activists – Check out UNISON Scotland’s Resource Portal with links to briefings, responses, news, campaigns, bargaining links and Activists’ Zone. Equalities UNISON is built on equality.  Click here for self organised groups. Political Fund Details of UNISON's political affiliations and support are here and the Scottish Labour Link here. Elections All you need to know about UNISON’s elections - UK election news and details here.

Reasons why workers are better off in a union

If you’re looking for the support of UNISON in uncertain times join us today.  Every one of our 1.3 million members has their own reason for joining, but every single one receives all the benefits, help and support we can offer.

• Essential cover wherever you work

  We’re the UK’s largest public service union, with more than 1.3 million members. Join today and you’ll receive our support with membership costing less than you might think. If you’re worried about your job in today’s uncertain times, make sure you get our essential cover before you get to work.
• Essential cover at work

  Membership of UNISON gives you advice, support and assistance in the workplace. Our local teams of advisers, legal experts and experienced negotiators will provide you with help at work when you need it most.
• Essential cover outside work

  Our support doesn’t stop when you leave work. We offer a range of benefits for members and their families outside the workplace too.
• Training and new skills

  UNISON runs a range of education and training courses that are open to all members. Some of the courses help members improve their general skills, for example when using computers, others help you get back into learning, or to play a more active role in the union. So, whether you want to progress your career or learn for fun, UNISON offers you the chance.