Welcome to new staff

Now you've got a new job with an MP, you should think about joining a union. The Transport & General Workers' Union, which is a section of Unite, the largest trade union in the UK, is the only union recognised as representing MPs' staff and they warmly invite you to join.

The more staff who join, the stronger a case they can put for improvements in pay and conditions. Union membership gives you the right to representation in times of trouble and legal advice through the union helpline on matters not related to work. They also hold social events to help you meet you colleagues at work. A third of their Parliamentary members are in constituency offices, so they are not just Westminster-centred.

For a form contact Max Freedman at freedmanm@parliament.uk or click here for a welcome letter and to download a copy of the membership form.

To find out more call Kevin Flack (Secretary) ext 6273 or Max Freedman x5989.

Introducing the union…

Working for an MP is an exciting and rewarding job, but at some point you may face exactly the same difficulties as you would in any other workplace – a dispute over your job description, a grievance against your employer or simply the need to put a collective case for improvements in working conditions.

T&G represents staff of MPs and MEPs, in Parliament and the constituency.

Where we fit in…

The TGWU Parliamentary Branch is based in Region 1 of the union (London and the South East) but includes staff from all over England, Scotland and Wales. It has members who work for MPs of all the major political parties and most of the smaller ones.

The TGWU is the only union recognised by the Parliamentary Labour Party and is regularly consulted by the Houses of Parliament authorities on issues affecting staff. We hope that if you have not already done so, you will wish to join.   

Campaigning…

The union campaigns for better working conditions and pay for staff. Click Here for current campaigns and Here for previous campaigns.

The newly established Transport and General Workers Union Interns Network (TGWU) Interns' Network is a non-partisan network to help both people already interning in Parliament, and those who want to. Click here to read more about this initiative.

Contact us…

So, if you have not already done so, please contact us to join the union – it’s an old slogan but as true today as it ever was – “unity is strength”. To join simply email Max Freedman, freedmanm@parliament.uk or call him on x5989.

For any other matter, please contact:

Branch Officers 2008

Chair: Dan Whittle
Vice Chair: Russell Cartwright
Secretary: Kevin Flack
Intern Off’s: Adam Leeder, James Greene
Assistant Secretary: Karie Murphy
Membership Secretary: Max Freedman
Youth Officer: Daniel Carden
Social Secretary: Gareth Myton
Newsletter Editor: Chris Sweet
Health & Safety Officer: Vivienne Windle
Executive Committee members (without portfolio): Marion Williams, Dan Crimes, Carol Wilson, Helen Newton, Gareth Myton
Auditors: Jennifer Scott, Peter Scott
Travel Office Rep: David Morgan
Website Officer – Will Pomroy

You can also find us on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2251518688 where you will receive regular updates and invites.