Our membership categories
Understand your membership category and the benefits you're entitled to as a member of UNISON
Our membership categories
Full-time membership
Full-time UNISON membership includes full access to representation, advice, legal support, and voting rights - plus exclusive benefits.
Student and apprentices
UNISON offers subsidised membership for students and apprentices - meaning access to essential cover for the entirety of your studies.
Members in education
LOREM IPSUM
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Retired members
Stay involved as a UNISON member post-retirement. Attend meetings, vote on non-employment issues, and join our Retired Members' Organisation.
Lifetime members
Lifetime members have contributed significantly to the union or broader community, and are offered a fee-free membership.
UNISON employees
UNISON employees who join as members enjoy full benefits and support - just without voting in political fund ballots or holding union roles.
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