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		Why I value UNISON Sam Brunton librarian 'With all the changes that are happening in FE, people need meaningful representation. That can only come from UNISON' Scottish Further Education colleges * What UNISON can do for you * The benefits of joining UNISON UNISON - your insurance policy at work Working in Scotland's FE colleges, you've already seen big changes in your work, your conditions and perhaps even the security of your job. By yourself, you can probably do little. But with the insurance of your UNISON membership, you need never feel alone again. Joining UNISON is easy, just click here to get a form or write free to UNISON, Freepost NW 486, 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow G2 6BR What UNISON can do for you To help defend your job, improve your pay and conditions, or make sure your workplace is safe, you need UNISON. UNISON is on your side From winning equal pay to preventing bullying at work, from pensions advice to personal injury claims, UNISON is on your side. UNISON has skilled respresentatives in Scottish FE colleges who are backed up by regional and national full-time officers. UNISON knows your worth UNISON is the biggest union in the country, but every member counts. You elect the people you want to speak for you - from your workplace rep to the General Secretary. UNISON stands for fair play UNISON aims to create a balance - between genders, ethnic groups and groups suffering discrimination for other reasons - which reflects the membership ay all levels, and ensures that all membership groups are fairly represented. UNISON in Scottish FE colleges UNISON is the lead trade union for support staff in FE colleges. With the highest number of reps and regional full-time officers who negotiate directly with your college management, UNISON can deliver the support you need. The benefits of joining UNISON UNISON's record is second to none in looking after our members interests at work, but joining a trade union isn't only about pay and conditions. We're just as proud of what we can do for you with our range of benefits and services. * Expert legal services and free help with problems at work. Plus additional legal services for you and your family, via a free telephone helpline - 0800 80 12 99 * Automatic cash benefits under UNISON's rules, including death, accident and incapacity benefits. * Savings on all your insurance needs, including life, household, motor and holiday, with UIA(Insurance) Ltd and Frizzell. * Big discounts on holidays and travel through UNISON Holiday Club, plus our own holiday centre in Croyde Bay, Devon. * Special deals on mortgages and saving schemes from the Britannia Building Society. * Generous and confidential help when you need it, plus convalescent facilities, from UNISON Welfare. * Training with UNISON Education and the Open College.