SIPTU Competitors

Unite is Britain's biggest union with 1.5 million members in every type of workplace Unite is the union for the 21st century. Unite was formed by a merger between two of Britain's leading unions, the T&G and Amicus. It was created to meet the great challenges facing working people in the 21st century and is a democratic and campaigning union which fights back for employees in the workplace, is taking trade unionism out to the millions of unorganised workers, is a union that stands up for equality for all and advances its members interests politically. Unite is also active on a global scale building ever stronger links with trade unions around the world to confront the challenges of the globalised economy.

GMB is a trade union that represents all workers. We have over 620,000 members who work in every type of job imaginable across public services and in private companies too. Our members work in full-time jobs, part-time jobs or are working while they study. GMB’s job is very simple: to get the best deal possible for you. The means being on your side if there is a problem, and always fighting for better when it comes to: - Pay, terms and conditions - A decent work life where workers are safe and treated with dignity - Better work/life balance - Fairness – making sure working people have their rights at work and are treated fairly and legally when there’s a problem. When you’re at work, it’s always good to know that someone is on your side - that’s our job.

The National Education Union stands up for the future of education. It brings together the voices of half a million teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK, to form the largest education union in Europe. As the largest education union, we have a powerful voice and have been effective in winning improvements to our members’ working conditions and shaping an education system that works for all. We have a powerful voice and have been effective in winning improvements to our members’ working conditions and shaping an education system that works for all.