Get Organised
Know Your Rights
If you have workplace issues you should exercise your rights and join a trade union. Many complaints need to be reported within certain legal time limits so seek advice early. This NWU website Know Your Rights gives a lot of useful information to help you understand your rights at work.
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What is a trade union?.pdfWhat is a Trade Union?
Check out here for more information.
Know Your Rights - Join the Union.pdfYou have the right to join a trade union
You have the legal right to belong to a trade union. The employer cannot stop you!
NWU Application Form - non RMU.pdfJoin the NWU
Fill in the Application Form and return it to the National Workers Union.
Know Your Rights - Paying Union Dues.pdfPaying your Union dues
You need to keep your Union membership up to date. Here is some guidance on how to pay your union dues to the National Workers Union.
NWU Bank Standing Order Form_ Full Member.pdfBank Standing Order Form
This is one way to pay your union dues. Pay regularly and make sure you do not get into arrears.
The Union's Bank details are:
Bank: First Citizens Bank
Account Name: National Workers Union
Account Number: 1411835