Which Union?

[Sushilover14]

Hi all, I am looking to join a Union which isn’t UCU (I think they are hopeless).

Is there anyone here who works in academia and can recommend an alternative? I am looking at Unite at the moment, but really have little to go on - all you ever really hear about for academics is UCU.

thank you.

What are you looking for in a union?

If its personal protection and support in HR-related matters then I've heard very good things about Affinity: https://workaffinity.co.uk/

But they're not a collective union so they won't call strike action or act on behalf of a group of people.

DH is currently having a good experience with Affinity. They're supporting him with a formal grievance and have been excellent so far.

Thank you.

I will join affinity. I was a member of UCU - would have half considered rejoining but with Jo Grady getting back in - no. Mind you all the other candidates seemed equally crap.

I'm searching for any ref to Unite the Union on Mumsnet and found this thread today. I'm in LE RM 006, which is retired members in Chelmsford and Colchester. I'd like to find any GC trade union members in Essex in Unite.