Trade Unions
Alphabetical List of Trade Unions
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Accord
Simmons House,
46 Old Bath Road, Charvil,
Reading,
Berks RG10 9QR
t 0118 934 1808
f 0118 932 0208
e info@AccordHQ.org
www.accord-myunion.org
Main Trades and Industries: All staff within HBOS plc, including the retail network, Intelligent Finance, HBOS Card Services, Halifax Direct, Halifax Estate Agents, HBOS Financial Services.
ACM (Association for College Management)
35 The Point, Market Harborough
Leicester LE16 7QU
t 01858 461110
f 01858 461366
e administration@acm.uk.com
www.acm.uk.com
Main Trades and Industries: Representing managers in the learning and skills sector.
AEEU - see Amicus
AEP (Association of Educational Psychologists)
26 The Avenue, Durham DH1 4ED
t 0191 384 9512
f 0191 386 5287
e sao@aep.org.uk
www.aep.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Educational psychologists in local educational authorities and other public and private organisations (England, Wales & Northern Ireland). Gen sec Brian Harrison-Jennings
AFA (Association of Flight Attendants)
AFA Council 07,
United Airlines Cargo Centre
Shoreham Road East,
Heathrow Airport
Hounslow, Middx TW6 3UA
t 020 8276 6723
f 020 7276 6706
e afa@afalhr.org.uk
www.afalhr.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Airline cabin crew
ALGUS
Alliance and Leicester Group Union of Staff
22 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XE
t 0116 285 6585
f 0116 285 4996
www.algus.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Represents the majority of staff working for the Alliance and Leicester plc
Amicus
35 King Street, Covent Garden
London WC2E 8JG
t 020 7420 8900
f 020 7240 4723
www.amicustheunion.org
Main Trades and Industries: Manufacturing, engineering, energy, construction, IT, defence aerospace, motor industry, civil aviation, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, steel and metals, shipbuilding, scientists, technologists, professional and managerial staff, electronics and telecommunications, tobacco, food and drink, textiles, ceramics, paper, printing, professional staff in universities, commercial sales, the voluntary sector, banking and financial services, and the National Health Service
ANGU (The Abbey National Group Union)
2nd floor, 16/17 High Street
Tring, Herts HP23 5AH
t 01442 891122
f 01442 891133
e info@angu.org.uk
www.angu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Staff employed in the Abbey National
ASLEF Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
9 Arkwright Road,
London NW3 6AB
t 020 7317 8600
f 020 7794 6406
www.aslef.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Railways (drivers, operational supervisors and staff). Gen sec Keith Norman
Aspect (Association of Professionals in Education and Children's Trusts)
Woolley Hall, Woolley, Wakefield
West Yorkshire WF4 2JR
ATL (Association of Teachers and Lecturers)
7 Northumberland Street
London WC2N 5RD
t 020 7930 6441
f 020 7930 1359
e info@atl.org.uk
www.atl.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: teachers, lecturers and teaching support staff in nursery, primary, secondary schools, sixth form and further education colleges
AUT (Association of University Teachers)
Egmont House, 25-31 Tavistock Place,
London WC1H 9UT
t 020 7670 9700
f 020 7670 9799
e hq@aut.org.uk
www.aut.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: academic and related staff in higher education
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BACM - TEAM British Association of Colliery Management
Technical, Energy and Administrative Management
17 South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2DR
t 01302 815551
f 01302 815552
e gs@bacmteam.org.uk
www.bacmteam.org.uk
BALPA (British Air Line Pilots Association)
81 New Road, Harlington
Hayes, Middlesex UB3 5BG
t 020 8476 4000
f 020 8476 4077
e balpa@balpa.org
www.balpa.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: airline pilots and flight engineers (commercial)
BDA (British Dietetic Association)
5th Floor, Charles House
148/149 Gt Charles Street
Birmingham B3 3HT
t 0121 200 8010
f 0121 200 8081
e ir@bda.uk.com
www.bda.uk.com
Main Trades and Industries: The science of dietetics in the private and public sector
BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union)
373-377 Clapham Road,London SW9 9BT
t 020 7346 0900
e info@bectu.org.uk
www.bectu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: broadcasting, film, video, theatre, cinema and related sectors
BFAWU (Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union)
Stanborough House, Great North Road
Stanborough, Welwyn Garden City
Herts AL8 7TA
t 01707 260150
f 01707 261570
e bfawuho@aol.com
www.bfawu.org
BIOS (British and Irish Orthoptic Society)
Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square,
London WC1H 9HX
t 020 7387 7992
f 020 7383 2584
e bios@orthoptics.org.uk
www.orthoptics.org.uk
British Actors Equity Association (see EQUITY)
BSU (Britannia Staff Union)
Court Lodge, Leonard Street
Leek, Staffordshire ST 13 5JP
t 01538 399627
f 01538 371342
e bsu@themail.co.uk
www.britanniasu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Finance sector union representing staff working in Britannia Building Society and its group of companies
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CDNA (Community and District Nursing Association)
Thames Valley University, 18-22 Bond Street,
Ealing, London W5 5AA
t 020 8231 0180
f 020 8231 0187
e cdna@tvu.ac.uk
www.cdna.tvu.ac.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Community and district nurses. Chair Rowena Smith
Community - the union for life
Swinton House, 324 Gray's Inn Road,
London WC1X 8DD
t 020 7239 1200
f 020 7278 8378
e info@community-tu.org
www.community-tu.org
Main Trades and Industries: Industries in and around steel and metal, knitwear, lace, textiles, hosiery, dyeing and finishing, footwear and leather, gloving, made-up leathergoods and other apparel
Connect
The union for professionals in communications
30 St George's Road, Wimbledon SW19 4BD
t 020 8971 6000
f 020 8971 6002
e union@connectuk.org
www.connectuk.org
Main Trades and Industries: telecommunications, information technology and related industries
CSMTS (Card Setting Machine Tenters Society)
48 Scar End Lane, Staincliffe
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF13 4NY
t 01924 400206
f 01924 400206
CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
14 Bedford Row London WC1R 4ED
t 020 7306 6666
f 020 7306 6611
www.csp.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistants
CWU (Communication Workers Union)
150 The Broadway, Wimbledon
London SW19 1RX
t 020 8971 7200
f 020 8971 7300
e info@cwu.org
www.cwu.org
Main Trades and Industries: posts and telecommunications in Post Office, British Telecom, Cable and Wireless, Cable TV, National Girobank and related industries
CYWU (The Community and Youth Workers' Union)
302, The Argent Centre
60 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HS
t 0121 244 3344
f 0121 244 3345
e kerry@cywu.org.uk
www.cywu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: youth workers, workers in youth theatre, community education, outdoor education, play, personal advisers/mentors.
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DGSU (Derbyshire Group Staff Union)
The Lodge, Duffield Hall,
Derbyshire DE56 1AG
t 01332 844396
e Deidre.Smith@dgsu.org.uk
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Equity
Guild House
Upper St Martin's Lane
London WC2H 9EG
t 020 7379 6000
f 020 7379 7001
e info@equity.org.uk
www.equity.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Performance workers in theatre, film television, radio and variety
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FBU (Fire Brigades Union)
Bradley House, 68 Coombe Road
Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 7AE
t 020 8541 1765
f 020 8546 5187
e office@fbu.org.uk
www.fbu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Local authority fire brigades
FDA
For senior managers and professionals in public service
2 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QH
t 020 7343 1111
f 020 7343 1105
e head-offfice@fda.org.uk
www.fda.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Civil service, public bodies and NHS
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GMB -General union
22/24 Worple Road
London SW19 4DD
t 020 8947 3131
f 020 8944 6552
e info@gmb.org.uk
www.gmb.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Public services-primarily NHS, local government, care education; also engineering, construction, shipbuilding, energy, catering, security, civil air transport, aerospace, defence, clothing, textiles, retail, hotel, chemicals, utilities, offshore, AA, food production and distribution
GPMU - merged with Amicus Autumn 2004
GULO - General Union of Loom Overlookers
9 Wellington Street, St John's
Blackburn BB1 8AF
t 01254 51760
f 01254 51760
Main Trades and Industries: Weaving manufacture
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HCSA Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association
1 Kingsclere Road, Overton
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3JA
t 01256 771777
f 01256 770999
e conspec@hcsa.com
www.hcsa.com
Main Trades and Industries: hospital consultants, associate specialists, SpR grade and staff grade (all employed in the NHS)
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ISTC - merged with KFAT to form 'Community'
K - Top
KFAT, National Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades - merged with ISTC to form 'Community'
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MSF, Manufacturing Science Finance - see Amicus
Musicians' Union
60/62 Clapham Road,
London SW9 0JJ
t 020 7582 5566
f 020 7582 9805
e info@musiciansunion.org.uk
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Performers engaged in the music profession including music writers and instrumental music teachers
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NACO National Association of Co-operative Officials
6a Clarendon Place, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 2QZ
t 0161 351 7900
f 0161 366 6800
Main Trades and Industries: Retail distribution, insurance, dairy industry, funeral services, motor trades (retail), retail pharmacy, travel industry, agriculture
NACODS National Association of Colliery Overmen, Deputies and Shotfirers
Wadsworth House, 130-132 Doncaster Road
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 1TP
t 01226 203743
f 01226 295563
e natnacods@aol.com
Main Trades and Industries: Mining
NAEIAC changed name to Aspect 1/11/2005
National Association of Educational Inspectors, Advisers and Consultants
NAPO
The Trade Union and Professional Association
for Family Court and Probation Staff
4 Chivalry Road, London SW11 1HT
t 020 7223 4887
f 020 7223 3503
e info@napo.org.uk
www.napo.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Probation officers, including hostel assistant wardens and community service sessional supervisors and family court staff
NASUWT National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers
5 King Street, London WC2E 8SD
t 020 7420 9670
f 020 7420 9679
e chris.keates@mail.nasuwt.org.uk
www.teachersunion.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Education
NATFHE
The University & College Lecturers' Union
27 Britannia Street, London WC1X 9JP
t 020 7837 3636 f 020 7837 4403
e hq@natfhe.org.uk
www.natfhe.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: post school education - for example from GCSE to post graduate studies - representing lecturers in prisons, adult education institutions, further education colleges, higher education colleges and universities. Membership: male - 33,559, female - 33,321, total 66,880
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers - see RMT
NGSU (Nationwide Group Staff Union)
Middleton Farmhouse, 37 Main Road
Middleton Cheney, Banbury
Oxfordshire OX17 2QT
t 01295 710767
f 01295 712580
e ngsu@ngsu.org.uk
www.ngsu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: All staff within the Nationwide Building Society Group, including Nationwide, Nationwide International Ltd, Nationwide Life Ltd, Nationwide Trust Ltd and UCB Home Loans
NUDAGO (National Union of Domestic Appliances and General Operatives)
7/8 Imperial Buildings (first floor), Corporation Street
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1PB
t 01709 382820
f 01709 382129
e nudago@btclick.com
Main Trades and Industries: Domestic appliance industries, engineering, foundries, electronics and general workers
NUJ (National Union of Journalists)
Headland House, 308 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8DP
t 020 7278 7916
f 020 7837 8143
e info@nuj.org.uk
www.nuj.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Journalists
National Union of Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades (now Community)
NUM (National Union of Mineworkers)
Miners' Offices, 2 Huddersfield Rd, Barnsley
South Yorkshire S70 2LS
t 01226 215555
f 01226 215561
e steve.kemp@nationalunionofmineworkers.com
www.num.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Coal mining
NUMAST National Union of Marine, Aviation and Shipping Transport Officers
Oceanair House, 750/760 High Road
London E11 3BB
t 020 8989 6677
f 020 8530 1015
e enquiries@numast.org
www.numast.org
Main Trades and Industries: merchant navy and all related areas
NUT (National Union of Teachers)
Hamilton House, Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9BD
t 020 7388 6191
f 020 7387 8458
www.teachers.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Teachers
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PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union)
160 Falcon Road, London SW11 2LN
t 020 7924 2727
f 020 7924 1847
www.pcs.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Government departments and agencies, public bodies, private sector information technology and other service companies
PFA (Professional Footballers Association)
20 Oxford Court, Bishopsgate
Manchester M2 3WQ
t 0161 236 0575
f 0161 228 7229
e info@thepfa.co.uk
www.givemefootball.com
Main Trades and Industries: Professional football
POA (UK)
Prison Officers Association UK
Cronin House, 245 Church Street
London N9 9HW
t 020 8803 0255
f 020 8803 1761
www.poauk.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Persons employed in any penal or secure establishment or special hospital as a prison officer, a nursing grade, a non-industrial stores grade and NHS secure forensic staff
Prospect
Prospect House, 75-79 York Road
London SE1 7AQ
t 020 7902 6600
f 020 7902 6667
e enquiries@prospect.org.uk
www.prospect.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Engineering, scientific, managerial & professional staff in agriculture, defence, electricity supply, energy, environment, health & safety, heritage, industry, law & order, shipbuilding, transport. Membership : male 84,377 female 20,667 total 105,044
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RMT (National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers)
39 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JD
t 020 7387 4771
f 020 7387 4123
www.rmt.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Railways and shipping, underground, road transport
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SCP (Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists)
1 Fellmongers Path, Tower Bridge Road
London SE1 3LY
e enq@scpod.org
www.feetforlife.org
SoR (Society of Radiographers)
207 Providence Square, Mill Street,
London SE1 2EW
t 020 7740 7200
f 020 7740 7204
www.sor.org
SWSWU (Sheffield Wool Shear Workers Union)
129 Roughwood Road, Rotherham S61 3AA
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Transport and General Workers' Union
Transport House, 128 Theobald's Road,
Holborn, London WC1X 8TN
t 020 7611 2500
f 020 7611 2555
e tgwu@tgwu.org.uk
www.tgwu.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Administrative, clerical, technical and supervisory; agriculture; building, construction and civil engineering; chemical, oil and rubber manufacture; civil air transport; docks and waterways; food, drink and tobacco; general workers; passenger services; power and engineering; public services; road transport commercial; textiles; vehicle building and automotive
TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association)
Walkden House, 10 Melton Street
London NW1 2EJ
t 020 7387 2101
f 020 7383 0656
e enquiries@tssa.org.uk
www.tssa.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Administrative, clerical, supervisory, managerial, professional and technical employees of railways, London Underground, buses, road haulage, port authorities and waterways in Great Britain and Ireland. Also employees in the travel trade, hotel and catering industries
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UCATT (Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians)
UCATT House, 177 Abbeville Road
London SW4 9RL
t 020 7622 2442
f 020 7720 4081
e info@ucatt.org.uk
www.ucatt.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Construction and building
Unison
1 Mabledon Place, London
WC1H 9AJ
t 0845 355 0845
f 020 7551 1101
text tel 0800 0967 968
www.unison.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Local government, health care, the water, gas and electricity industries, further and higher education, schools, transport, voluntary sector, housing associations, police support staff
Unity
Hillcrest House, Garth Street
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AB
t 01782 272755
f 01782 284902
Main Trades and Industries: Ceramics industry (all areas)
URTU
United Road Transport Union
76 High Lane, Chorlton,
Manchester M21 9EF
t 0800 52 66 39
f 0161 861 0976
e info@urtu.com
www.urtu.com
Main Trades and Industries: Drivers, warehousing, ancillary workers in the logistics and food sectors
USDAW (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers)
188 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 6LJ
t 0161 224 2804
f 0161 257 2566
e enquiries@usdaw.org.uk
www.usdaw.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Retail, distributive, food processing and manufacturing, laundries, catering, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, home shopping, warehouses, insurance agents, clerical, milkround and dairy process, call centres
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WGGB (The Writers' Guild of Great Britain)
15 Britannia Street London WC1X 9JN
t 020 7833 0777
f 020 7833 4777
e admin@writersguild.org.uk
www.writersguild.org.uk
Main Trades and Industries: Television, radio, film, books, theatre and multimedia
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YISA (Yorkshire Independent Staff Association)
c/o Yorkshire Building Society,
Yorkshire House,Yorkshire Drive
Rooley Lane,Bradford BD5 8LJ
t 01274 472 453
e kmwatson@ybs.co.uk
