Unite Community
Unite the union offers membership to people who are not in work, Unite Community offers members all of the benefits of being in a Union for a discounted rate of 55p per week.
Our members in Unite Community are involved in significant campaigns in their local communities, working to support people who are facing difficulties in times of austerity, as well as supporting other members who are taking industrial action.
Here are just some of the membership benefits available to when you become a community member of Unite:
Legal helpline
Call our 24 hour free helpline for professional advice on personal, non-work related legal issues. We have assembled a team of legal experts waiting to help you.
Call: 0800 709 007
Personal injury claims
To make a personal injury claim, please telephone Unite's panel solicitors directly on 0800 709 007 or telephone your local Unite office to be directly transferred to a Unite solicitor.
Call: 0800 709 007
Unite Prepaid Plus Cashback card
Earn unlimited cashback on your shopping at major retailers, including Sainsbury’s, ASDA and Boots, with the Unite Prepaid Plus Cashback card!
Visit www.UnitePrepaid.com
CV and application letter writing
Create a great CV and application letter with Unite’s downloadable template. Our tools will help you stand out from the crowd to potential employers.
Visit: http://www.unite4jobs.co.uk/
Interview tips
Download Unite’s guide for succeeding in job interviews. Learn more about the interview process and how to make the best first impression.
Visit: http://www.unite4jobs.co.uk/
Debt counselling
Call our free confidential helpline to speak to financial experts about your situation. After our experts have interviewed you about your finances, you will receive a comprehensive package of advice to help you get yourself back on track.
Call: 08000 85 85 90
Visit: http://www.payplan.com/
Welfare benefits check-up
Millions of pounds per year goes unclaimed by people who are entitled to benefits. Unite’s trusted provider offers you an online calculator to determine whether you are claiming the right type and amount of benefit.
Visit: http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx
Benevolent fund
Apply for a one-off grant from Unite’s benevolent fund which is there to support members during times of financial hardship.
We will send you an application form which will ask you a range of questions about your income, savings, capital, debts and housing expenditure, as well as information about your circumstances.
The benevolent fund trustees will carefully consider your claim on its merits, taking into account our available budget and our framework of guidelines to decide whether you are eligible for financial support.
Call: 0844 8801803