UNISON looks to get stronger

Public services union UNISON embarks on its third national recruitment drive of the year this month. Following what it sees as successful campaigns in March and May, it is running another using the Essential Cover message from 23 September until November.

It will be running advertising on television, online and in Metro newspapers nationwide to underpin local recruitment and organising initiatives in every workplace where its organises.

General secretary Dave Prentis said: “So far, recruitment since March is 30% higher than over the same period last year — that’s massive — but we can do better.”

Calling on all activists and organisers to “get planning”, he said: “Another big push in the autumn will mean even more new recruits and a stronger union.”

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