A recent TUC report shows that, in cases brought before Industrial Tribunals, individuals represented by a union likely to win significantly higher compensation than those where trade unions are absent. In cases involving sex and race discrimination or unfair dismissal, unions are winning twice as much money for members. The GPMU national subscription for full members is 2.25 per week and you can buy additional benefits for 44p a week. However, the cost of local administration is added to these amounts and varies from area to area. The union is there to help in times of difficulty.
Unemployed members receive financial support and assistance in finding a job.
For members suffering accidents at work, over 9 million was won in compensation by the union's lawyers. Every member can have a will prepared free of charge. Members also benefit from a variety of mortgage, loan, insurance and motoring offers at cut price rates.