Union information

University and College Union (UCU)

You are eligible to join UCU if:

Your work involves the provision of, or professional support of education, training, or research, in the higher education, further education or learning and skills sectors; or
You are studying at postgraduate level intending to follow a career in any of the above sectors.

For more information visit the Oxford Brookes UCU website.

Unison

UNISON is the largest trade union in the UK, with over 1.4 million members.

Here at Brookes, UNISON primarily represents professional services staff.

In broad terms, benefits of being a member can be summarised:

Legal Help: for you at work and your family at home
Financial Assistance: and debt advice in times of need
Compensation: for you and your family
Discounts: including money off cars and holidays
Helpline: our helpline is open until midnight weekdays, and 4pm on Saturdays, closed on Sundays
Training: to help develop your career
Support: we’ll be with you when you need it most

For more information visit the Oxford Brookes UNISON Branch Google Site.