Who are we?
We are one of the three recognised trade unions at LSE. LSE UNISON Branch is made up of volunteer Professional Service Staff who act as officers and stewards. We are here to take the voice of staff to management and to facilitate positive change which is of benefit to all.
What do we do?
*Negotiate better pay and conditions for grades 1–5
*Provide advice and representation to members
*Campaign for a fairer, more inclusive workplace through committee involvement
5 good reasons to join us!
1. Earn more and have better benefits: On average trade unions members earn more and have better sick leave and annal leave. *In 2024, we successfully negotiated a £1300 uplift to base pay.
2. Get more job security: We fight for secure jobs and protection against redundancies.*During COVID 19 we ensure staff that needed to be furloughed were supported through that process and maintained their jobs
3. Advance equality: Strong unions make workplaces more inclusive for disabled, Black, LGBT+ and women workers.*We successfully negotiated an increase to paid maternity, paternity and neonatal leave.
4. Stay safe: You are 50% less likely to have an accident in a unionised workplace.*During COVID-19, we reviewed all Health & Safety risk assessments to help keep staff safe.
5.Get advice and representation - Union members are never alone. *Our reps support members with workplace issues, from flexible working to potential discrimination, fighting for members to get the best possible outcome.
BONUS reasons to join:
*Support students! Our working conditions are their learning conditions. The better our work terms and conditions, the better placed we are to support our students.
*Learn new skills: Members have access to a range of learning and training opportunities that can help develop you career and personal growth. Check out UNISON College to see the kinds of opportunities on offer.
How to join us?
It’s quick and easy to join online. If you need a different way to join, please email us using the contact below.
Membership rates are based on a sliding scale according to what you earn. We know budgets are tight—but the benefits make it worth it. Information on membership rates can be found here.
Note on "4 week rule": Please note that if you have a pre-existing issue when joining UNISON, or your issue has arisen within the first 4 weeks of your membership we can only provide brief advice. Don't wait for a problem to arise at work- JOIN today.
How to contact us?
Email unison@lse.ac.uk for member support and general queries.
We believe that united, we can bring about positive change at LSE. Join Us!
UNISON@LSE
21 November 2025