About Us
Welcome to the Bournemouth Higher & Further Education Branch of UNISON.
We represent staff and some students working in universities, colleges, the NHS, students’ unions, and private contractors providing services to the sector. Our members include those at:
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Bournemouth University
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Arts University Bournemouth
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Bournemouth & Poole College
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Health Sciences University
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Students’ Union at Bournemouth University
UNISON is one of the largest unions in the higher education sector, supporting 50,000 members working in universities.
Our members work in roles ranging from administration, IT, cleaning, catering, and facilities, to technical, laboratory, security, library, sports, and student union services.
We negotiate locally and nationally to protect pay, terms and conditions and to prevent members from being outsourced to private companies. UNISON representatives help to ensure a safe working environment.
UNISON campaigns for decent pay in universities – including a living wage for the lowest paid – as well as an eradication of the gender pay gap and to stop the use of zero hour contracts and the casualisation of work.
Join us to have your voice heard, shape your workplace, and make a real difference.
Every member can play an active role in shaping our branch, and we encourage you to explore our current vacant roles and see how you can make a real difference.
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Studland House (SG02)
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As a small branch we keep an eye on emails throughout the week. Join our online drop-in every Tuesday – contact us to be added to the Teams meeting!
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