Advance Union Roadshows – A Round-Up So Far
Our Advance Union roadshows have got off to a cracking start, and we’ve been delighted to get out and about across the UK, meeting members, catching up with colleagues and supporting our fantastic network of reps.
So far, our roadshow team has visited Sheffield, Teesside, Bradford and Scotland, and every location has brought its own unique atmosphere, plenty of energy and, most importantly, some brilliant conversations. From busy office floors to informal chats over a cuppa, it’s been great to see the enthusiasm for Advance Union and the value members place on having a union presence on-site.
More than just a Roadshow
Whilst being available for union conversations is always at the heart of what we do, this quarter we decided to add something a little different to our visits. Each roadshow has included a charity fundraising element, helping us raise money for The King’s Trust whilst giving members and colleagues the chance to get involved, have some fun and perhaps test their luck!
We’ve seen everything from raffles and spin-the-wheel games to tambola stalls and guess-the-sweets competitions, with people really getting into the spirit of things. There has been some serious competitive energy at times – particularly when there’s a prize up for grabs!
The response has been fantastic, and it’s been great to see people who may have initially stopped by for a quick chat getting involved in the fundraising activities, having a laugh and finding out more about Advance Union along the way. Every contribution, however big or small, helps support The King’s Trust and the important work it does with young people across the UK.
Meeting members, hearing your views
Of course, one of the biggest benefits of getting out on the road is the opportunity to listen to our members.
We’ve met new faces, caught up with existing members, reconnected with colleagues we haven’t seen for a while, and spent valuable time with our workplace reps. These face-to-face conversations give us an opportunity to hear what matters to members, understand the issues affecting them and get a real sense of what’s happening across our different workplaces.
We’ve also had some great conversations about the exciting new member benefit launching soon, with plenty of interest and positive feedback. Look out for our communications….
Perhaps most encouraging of all has been the level of engagement at every site. We’ve seen new membership sign-ups, positive feedback, lots of questions and plenty of enthusiasm for what Advance Union is doing. It’s a real reminder that while digital communication is an important part of staying connected, nothing quite replaces the value of getting together face-to-face.
The roadshow continues…
There are still our South sites to visit, and we’re looking forward to bringing the same energy, enthusiasm and charity focus to those locations. We’ll be there to meet members, support our reps, answer questions, hear your views and, of course, hopefully raise even more money for The King’s Trust.
A huge “Thank you” to everyone who has stopped by one of our roadshows so far, whether you’ve signed up as a member, chatted with the team, taken part in one of our fundraising activities, supported your local rep, or simply popped over to say hello.
Your enthusiasm and support have helped make the roadshows a real success.
Q4 is shaping up to be a lively, engaging and meaningful roadshow season – and we’re only just getting started!
Keep an eye out for the Advance Union team coming to a site near you. You never know… there might be a raffle ticket or jar of sweets waiting for you!
