Young members group

As a young worker, you may find it hard to make a difference at work. Being a member of UNISON and our vibrant young members’ group means that you are able to make real changes in your workplace.

Young members have groups right across the country. The focus of these groups is to identify and stand up for issues that affect young people. If you are a UNISON member and aged 30 or under you are automatically entitled to participate as a young member. 

We encourage our 10,000 young members to get involved in every level of the organisation. At regional level, young members get together to plan and organise campaigns and discuss ideas and experiences. 

Young members make a difference in the workplace by organising events and campaigning on the issues that affect them directly, such as job security and training, apprenticeships, workplace rights, pay and conditions problems and bullying. Our young members’ groups work to:

• encourage recruitment, organisation and participation of young workers;
• provide a powerful voice for young members;
• give young members the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in the union.

As a young member you are supported by a union of 1.3 million members who can assist you with support, training, advice and guidance.