Advance Union membership
What's included in our membership
Find out more about Advance Union membership and the benefits we offer, including how to get support if you need it.
Personal support at work
Advance Union has a dedicated independent helpline team for our members on 01442 891122, open Monday to Friday (9 am-5 pm). All calls to our helpline are strictly confidential. Advance union have ensured access and time off to contact us during work in a private location at a convenient time for you and the business. Advance union also offers an emergency out-of-hours service to our existing paying members via the helpline.
Expert advice
Our Organisers are fully accredited representatives with many years of experience to ensure you receive fair treatment. They have expert professional knowledge on any work-related issue. We'll be there when you need someone by your side.
Hearing representation
We provide a fully trained caseworker to all qualified members who need representation. From time to time, our members need help at work (for example, if you are invited to attend a disciplinary or performance hearing). In addition, as a union recognised by Santander, we can provide support at informal meetings like fact finds if you need it.
A wider community
As a community member of Advance Union, you are making a difference with a strong voice at work. You are also part of a trade union affiliated with the Trades Union Congress, which has over four million members. We are also actively involved with other associations across the finance sector, such as the Alliance for Finance, and are proud to engage with specialist organisations such as the IPA (Involvement and Participation Organisation). Most importantly, you are a community member in making a difference by being the voice at work.
Amazing Benefits
We want to ensure your membership offers excellent value for money, from package holidays that beat internet and high street prices, legal discounts, and plenty of other perks. Make sure you make the most of your membership.
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How we support you
We provide individual confidential support and guidance to help you have a positive working experience.
Membership benefits
Loads of discounts and perks are exclusive for our members. Why not try our perkjam app or book a holiday with the Advance holiday club?
Who's my Rep
Your workplace representatives, similar to all Unions, are our backbone and the bridge between our members and the Banks management as a conduit.
Join us today!
Take the best decision in your career and join us today. At £6.70 per month, we are great value for our members. When you join Advance, you’re joining more than just a union – you’re joining a family with thousands of members across multiple sites and branches. Together, we’re a loud voice, championing the things that really matter to you at work.