UNISON is a powerful voice for working people in the United Kingdom, with over 1.3 million members working in public services, the community and voluntary sector and for private companies.
 
We represent our members in many ways, whether it's working with one of your local BAOT/UNISON stewards offering help and advice at work or by raising issues that will affect all occupational therapy staff at a national level. We work together to make sure our members concerns are heard - whether it's about pay, health and safety, discrimination or the future of occupational therapy services.

Problem at work?

 
For help and advice at work - or to find out more about UNISON services – please contact your local BAOT/UNISON steward or call our hotline: UNISONdirect  on 0845 355 0845. Calls are at local rate. Lines are open 6am-midnight Monday-Friday and 9am-4pm Saturdays.

If you don't have an OT Steward in your workplace, then elect one

 
Every workplace should have a BAOT/UNISON Steward to represent the views and needs of occupational therapy staff.  If you don’t have a steward in your workplace then you should raise this issue at one of your team meetings. OT Stewards are given accredited training and are entitled to paid time off to carry out their duties. 
 
 Take the Time, Make a Difference - Become an OT Steward
 
 Read the latest BAOT/UNISON Steward's update
 

Other UNISON benefits

 
Whether you're on the job or outside the workplace, UNISON has a lot to offer its members:

• Legal advice: UNISON provides expert legal help not just with work issues, but for you and your family outside the workplace, including personal injury, landlord disputes, criminal law representation and a free wills service.
• UNISON Welfare, our unique charity, offers advice on issues like debt and domestic abuse and can also help with financial assistance through our hardship fund.
• UNISON Learning and Organising Services offer a wide range of learning opportunities, which range from basic skills through to professional level qualifications. It opens the door to more and better training through a range of free courses and a partnership with the Open University.
• Discounts and benefits from UNISONplus. We also offer a range of UNISONplus member benefits including insurance, mortgages, loans, savings plans and a credit card, plus discounts on travel, holiday packages, leisure activities and a range of other offers.

For more information on these and other benefits visit www.unison.org.uk/benefits