Did you know that as a UNISON member it is your responsibility to make sure you’re paying the correct subscription?
If you have changed jobs, been regraded, or your pay has changed for any reason, it could mean you are paying too much or not enough.
UNISON’s membership fees are divided into 11 bands – the more (or less) you earn the more (or less) you pay.
Membership costs in England, Scotland and Wales/Cymru
| Annual salary | Monthly cost |
| Up to £2,000 | £1.30 |
| £2,001-£5,000 | £3.50 |
| £5,001-£8,000 | £5.30 |
| £8,001-£11,000 | £6.60 |
| £11,001-£14,000 | £7.85 |
| £14,001-£17,000 | £9.70 |
| £17,001-£20,000 | £11.50 |
| £20,001-£25,000 | £14.00 |
| £25,001-£30,000 | £17.25 |
| £30,001-£35,000 | £20.30 |
| over £35,000 | £22.50 |
If you think you’re paying too much you could be due a refund.
If you’re not paying enough, you could find that you are no longer entitled to receive representation, legal services and all the other benefits of UNISON membership.
How do I check that I’m paying the right amount?
The first step is to work out how much you earn each year before income tax, national insurance and any other deductions are made by your employer (this is known as your gross earnings). You should include all the jobs you want covered by your UNISON membership and all contractual overtime payments. From the table above you will then be able to work out how much you should be paying each month.
If you pay by direct debit, you should check your bank statement.
I’m not paying enough, what should I do?
The first thing to do is contact your branch secretary to let them know.
If you pay by direct debit you will need to let us know so we can adjust the amount, we collect. Your branch can do this for you.
In some cases, you may be asked to make an additional payment to cover the shortfall. If you do not do so you may find that you will lose your entitlement to membership benefits.
I think I’m paying too much, what should I do?
If members have checked their salary before deductions and still believe they are in the wrong band they would have to produce evidence via payslips to show that they have overpaid (at least 2 payslips per year), and they would have to email w.membership@unison.co.uk with the evidence.
I’m not sure whether I’m paying the right amount or not. What should I do?
Contact your branch secretary who will be able to help you.
Contact details for Branch Secretary and stewards are at http://www.unisonswanseauniversity.org.uk/unison-representatives/