We are Community, a modern trade union, and we're here to help you at work

Community has spent decades supporting, advising, and bringing together working people from across the UK. It’s our job to protect and support you at work, so you can focus on the things that matter most.
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Being a Community member means you will always have someone in your corner at work

We are a trade union that represents and supports thousands of workers across the UK to create a better world of work.

It is our mission to ensure that our members, no matter where they work have the rights, pay and respect that they deserve. By becoming a member of Community, you’ll have access to:

 
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Advice, support & representation

Our team of dedicated advisors and trade union reps are on hand to support you with any issues at work, including pay and contract issues, bullying, discrimination, grievances and more.

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Campaigns to make real, lasting change

We’re proud to be a campaigning trade union. We fight for our members inside and outside of the workplace to create a better world of work for all.

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Access to learning & training at work

Learning and skills development is key to success at work. As a member, you have access to over 650 CPD-accredited courses and qualifications, designed to work for you.

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Financial help & support

Access an exclusive package of financial benefits through your Community membership, including discounts and savings, accident cover, our Hardship Fund, LifeChange and more.

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Legal services when you need it most

Through your Community membership, you have access to free and discounted legal services including will writing, personal injury support, conveyancing, and family law.

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Equality & diversity at work

Equality and diversity is at the heart of Community. As a trade union, we fight to promote equality across UK workplaces and ensure no one is discriminated against.

Advice, support & representation icon

Advice, support & representation

Our team of dedicated advisors and trade union reps are on hand to support you with any issues at work, including pay and contract issues, bullying, discrimination, grievances and more.

Campaigns to make real, lasting change icon

Campaigns to make real, lasting change

We’re proud to be a campaigning trade union. We fight for our members inside and outside of the workplace to create a better world of work for all.

Access to learning & training at work icon

Access to learning & training at work

Learning and skills development is key to success at work. As a member, you have access to over 650 CPD-accredited courses and qualifications, designed to work for you.

Financial help & support icon

Financial help & support

Access an exclusive package of financial benefits through your Community membership, including discounts and savings, accident cover, our Hardship Fund, LifeChange and more.

Legal services when you need it most icon

Legal services when you need it most

Through your Community membership, you have access to free and discounted legal services including will writing, personal injury support, conveyancing, and family law.

Equality & diversity at work icon

Equality & diversity at work

Equality and diversity is at the heart of Community. As a trade union, we fight to promote equality across UK workplaces and ensure no one is discriminated against.

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Hear from our members

Samantha
Community Union have always been available to help me with any query or issue. Excellent advice and support. Best union ever for me.
Samantha
Museum Assistant
Megan
In all honesty, being discriminated against was the hardest thing I have ever dealt with. Community Union kept me going and went above and beyond to help.
Megan
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Jill
My Community Rep worked so hard on my behalf and saved my job. I am recommending everyone I know to join the union.
Jill
Dental Nurse
Luciano
Without Community's help and support, I would never have been able to return to work. I would recommend everyone join Community.
Luciano
Industrial Pharmacist
Mark
I have been a member of Community Union for over 50 years. Without them, I wouldn't know what I would have done.
Mark
Steelworker
Lorraine
Community helped me when no one else would. We have strength in numbers, and I highly recommend everyone join.
Lorraine
Prison Custody Officer
Emma
I am now telling everyone I know to join Community Union as it's a lifesaver when you need it. I can't thank the union enough!
Emma
Third Sector worker
Badrul
Thanks to my Community Rep's unwavering support, I was able to approach a very difficult situation with clarity and confidence.
Badrul
Secondary Teacher
Denise
I couldn’t recommend Community enough. They were absolutely brilliant in helping with a tough situation, and were especially considerate and supportive of my dyslexia.
Denise
Teaching Assistant
Chris
My problem was severe, and Community Union supported me all the way. "Saved my life" is only a slight exaggeration. Join. Tell your friends.
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Steve
I cannot thank Community Union enough for what they have done for me, and would highly recommend them to anyone considering joining.
Steve
Team Leader
Jayne
I joined Community because I see the value of having a collective voice.
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No matter which sector or industry you work in, we are here to support you with any and all issues at work. From pay and policy, to campaigns and representation, find out why Community is the best union for you.

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We have received your query and a member of our Service Centre Department will be in touch to discuss further with you.

Due to service demands it is not always possible for our advisors to reply to your query immediately. We aim to respond within 48 hours of receipt.

If your employer has invited you to a formal meeting (disciplinary, grievance or appeal) and you are seeking representation, if you have not already done so via this form, please provide us with all relevant supporting information including any notes/minutes from any investigation process and your email/letter of invitation, which should include full details of when and where the meeting is due to take place.

Please note that representation is not provided for investigation meetings.

If you have any further queries, please contact our Service Centre Department on 0800 389 6332 or at servicecentre@community-tu.org.

       
           

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