Support for active members

Resources and information to help you carry out your role

Understanding your role

The role of an active member is a good starting point to get involved in the union. They let their branch know what’s happening in their workplace and help the union get messages to its members. They:

  • share information with colleagues and other UNISON members;
  • keep notice boards up to date with UNISON information;
  • have regular conversations with members in the workplace;
  • support people looking to join UNISON.
  • Active members play an important role in helping groups of members to organise effectively.  
If there is a problem at work or change in working conditions in my school that negatively impacts members, I email my regional rep. She is so knowledgeable and supports members when it’s needed
Active member
Education sector
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Learning

Activist training

Find out more about UNISON training, designed to give our activists the skills they need to carry out their role