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This page is for the members and potential members at University for Industry (Ufi).  

10 reasons to join PCS

You probably face many issues in the workplace.   These are uncertain times.   Issues such as relocation, redundancy, pay and pensions can affect your working life at any time.

The fact is on your own there’s not much you can do to affect your working conditions. Joining PCS means that you won’t be on your own. Join PCS and you will have a voice in your workplace and you will be able to draw on all the advice and legal support PCS has on offer.

The fact is on your own there’s not much you can do to affect your working conditions. Joining PCS means that you won’t be on your own. Join PCS and you will have a voice in your workplace and you will be able to draw on all the advice and legal support PCS has on offer.

Why you should join PCS

  1. You will be joining the fifth largest trade union in the UK. Our strength comes from uniting to stand up for our rights.
  2. You will have a voice in your workplace and a say in developing our union’s direction and policies.
  3. You will have protection and support should you ever face bullying, harassment or unfair treatment in the workplace.
  4. You will have access to independent and confidential advice, usually from trained representatives in your workplace.
  5. You will have support to make your workplace a safer environment through your local PCS health and safety rep.
  6. You will have access to free training courses to keep your skills up to date and improve your knowledge.
  7. You will be able to join PCS campaigns which have helped shape government decisions and stopped injustices in this country and around the world.
  8. You can help continue the fight for better pay and conditions, for quality public services, a better environment, and against racism and fascism.
  9. You will be part of a union that actively promotes equality and tackles discrimination.
  10. You will have access to a range of services including free legal advice and our personal injury compensation claim scheme, financial hardship assistance, debt management, nursing support and much more.

How to join

Campaigns we support

Information on some of the campaigns PCS supports can be found at the campaigns pages and information on regional campaigning work can be found at the regional campaigns pages.

Members benefits

Find out about all the benefits available to members of PCS.

Learning with PCS

Information on how to access learning through PCS can be found on the national pages or on the regional pages.

Social Bookmarking

How to use social bookmarking