Recruitment

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"Without UNISON it would have been very difficult for me, especially legally. Now I'm always telling people they should join a union. I'm so glad I filled out that form!"
Lisa Potts, member

UNISON recruitment materials

As a branch one of your key priorities is to encourage potential members to join UNISON. We have created a range of materials to help you do this, including the 'Your Friend at Work' campaign.

Your Friend at Work
Download a suitcases of JPEGs, PDFs and EPS files to use in local publicity for recruiting using the Your Friend At Work branding. Also include web-optimised files. Suitable for both PC and Mac users. Note: 5MB download.
Link to a document on this siteYour friend at work
Customising your own materials
The best way to recruit new members is to rally them around a specific issue at work. In this case, it may be best to create bespoke materials that explain what's at stake and what UNISON is doing about it. The following design elements and templates can help you create clear, effective materials that encourage UNISON membership.
Link to a document on this siteRegional logo
Link to a document on this siteService group logos
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Link to a document on this siteRecruitment cartoons

Recruit the world! - Languages other than English.

As the world of work changes we are increasingly likely to have workmates whose first language isn't English.

For this reason UNISON has produced two recruitment items that will help you recruit in 15 of the most commonly encountered languages.

Ideally, you should use these recruitment materials with the assistance of a fellow member who speaks the language of the workers being approached.

Most importantly, when workers complete the application form they should do so in English as this will speed up the processing of the form. Even though the form is printed using the script of their own language our membership processing system is not able to recognise any lettering other than English.

UNISON membership application form
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Link to a document on this site Polish (PDF) (1.9Mb)
Link to a document on this site Portuguese (PDF) (1.9Mb)
Link to a document on this site Punjabi (PDF) (1.2MB)
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Support Videos
Winning the organised workplace. (WOW) Winning the organised workplace. (WOW)
"Nobody asked me!"
The single biggest reason people give for not having joined a trade union
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