The steelworkers’ union

Community is the leading trade union for the UK steel industry, proudly representing thousands of steelworkers across the country, notably at British Steel, Tata Steel, Celsa Steel, Liberty Steel and more. We have fought for, and alongside steelworkers for over 100 years through good and bad and are passionate about the industry’s future. 

We have unparalleled steel industry knowledge and expertise, providing a first-class service for our members. We lead negotiations with all major steel employers across steelworks, foundries, steel and wire producers, and manufacturers across the UK.

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We live and breathe steel. We understand everything about our industry, including the importance of the work you do, the issues you face and your legal rights. 

Through this industry specific knowledge, we are working to secure a prosperous future for our steel industry, steelworkers, and communities. Join us today and become an integral part of our union and its aims. Whatever your income, our rates will work for you, with Community membership starting from just £6.13 a month. You can find our full list of subscriptions here.  

Look below to find out more about how we’re fighting for Britain’s steelworkers and industry, our membership benefits, how we can help you at work and more. 

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Fighting for Britain’s steelworkers and communities

Fighting for Britain’s steelworkers and communities

Britain’s steel is one of the best, and a vital part of our economy, building the country we all know today. However, the industry is under threat from decarbonisation on the cheap, rising energy prices and cheap imports. Our Britain, We Need Our Steel campaign aims to make our steel industry a global leader once again, and to help build a greener Britain. 

Fighting for Britain’s steelworkers and communities

Bespoke steel support and representation

Bespoke steel support and representation

At Community, our specialist steel officers, trade union representatives are all dedicated to fighting for our members working across the steel industry and are always on hand to provide support with issues in the workplace on pay, hours worked, redundancy, health, and safety and more.

Bespoke steel support and representation

Access member-exclusive benefits

Access member-exclusive benefits

As well as advice, support, and representation, as a Community member, you get access to a package of exclusive benefits to support you inside and out of work. This includes legal support with will writing, conveyancing and family matters, financial support, discounts and offers on gym memberships and holidays, free CPD-accredited training opportunities and more.

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Join the steelworkers' union today

Join the steelworkers' union today

With over a century of experience representing Britain’s steel industry, Community is fighting for a better world of work for steelworkers, and we want you to join us. Get Community in your corner today. 

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