Most people join and stay with UNISON to get the best representation and support at work when they need it. But UNISON members also receive superb membership benefits that can save them money and give added value on a wide range of services, such as:
Pantomime at the Gala Theatre
As a result of Government restrictions to prevent the spead of Coronavirus, The Gala Theatre regrettably took the decision to keep the Gala closed in 2020.
We have received notification that the Gala Theatre are hopeful that the performance of Robin Hood can go ahead this year!
We have been allocated tickets for the 2pm perfomance of Robin Hood on both Monday, 27th and Tuesday, 28th December.
We are offering these tickets to members at a reduced price.
Tickets can only be obtained with a completed booking form. These forms can be requested from the unison office via email unison@durham.gov.uk or by contacting 03000 263300.
Please find attached poster for more information.
Membership Services Calendar 2020
Please see separate poster on each event for more information….
UNISON Travel Club
UNISON Travel have some amazing deals on offer to members. See the UNISON Travel Holiday Deals website for more information.
UIA Member Benefits
UIA guarantee to beat your current Home Insurance Premium. It’s easy to take advantage of their best ever offer for UNISON members. Simply give them a call, you will be asked for some details about your home and what you are currently paying and they will offer you cheaper cover guaranteed.
Call now on 0800 66 88 55 (mobile users can call 01438761790)
Lines are open between 8.30am – 8.00pm Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 1.00pm Saturday.
UNISON is an introducer Appointed Representative of UIA (Insurance) Ltd and UIA (Insurance Services) Ltd.
UNISON Protect Free 5K Cover
Don’t miss out on your FREE £5000 accidental death cover.
12 months of cover for UK residents aged 18-69.
UNISON Rewards – How They Work!
UNISON Rewards is a Discount Shopping portal exclusively for UNISON Rewards members in the UK bringing members exclusive discounts and special offers and also offering extra cashback on online purchases.
- Join the website for free
- Login to the website whenever you want to shop online
- Choose from 100’s of major shops and service providers and offers listed on the website
- Click on the images or links from our site for that particular shop
- You will be taken to the relevant online shops website to do your shopping as usual
- Your purchase is tracked electronically, after a validation period, the retailer will pay UNISON
- UNISON pay you cash back. The amount of cash back is clearly stated in each online retailers description
- UNISON send cashback payments monthly to members
- These cash backs add up in your account and you can earn hundreds of pounds a year in cash back on your usual shopping on line – without spending anything extra
You are under no obligation to buy anything from any shop and will incur no costs from UNISON. For more information please see the UNISON Rewards website.
Vauxhall Associate Partners
Current Offers
Please see below latest offers and further information on what Vauxhall can offer.
To find out more about the offers available to UNISON members visit Vauxhall Partners Programme website.
UNISON members will receive Associate Partner Discount on top of the latest offers, so however you choose to buy with Vauxhall Associate Partners, you will receive the appropriate discount.
- There are discounts on Vauxhall Insurance.
- There are even discounts on Genuine Vauxhall Accessories.
- And remember, all of these benefits are available for all eligible family members too!
LV Car Insurance
Click here for further information on offers available for UNISON members from LV Car Insurance.
UNISON Partner Offer – Cortel/O2 – UNISON’s Preferred Mobile Communications Provider
Cortel & O2 are offering exclusive unlimited tariffs to UNISON for their members (friends and family included). The tariffs include unlimited calls to all UK mobiles and unlimited data. You do not have to change your number, this will be transferred from your current network at no extra charge. For more information on this exclusive offer, please contact the Branch Office. You can also call the UNISON advice line on 03332 408111. This deal has been developed directly in partnership with UNISON & O2 – one of the worlds leading Networks.
So whether you’re already a UNISON member but haven’t yet taken advantage of these great deals, or are still thinking of joining, you could save the cost of your subscription many times over and guarantee yourself the value for money that you and your family deserve.
UNISON Living – Health and Dental Plans
Please see the attached information on the Health and Dental Plans available to UNISON members.
UNISON Health Plan Information
UNISON Dental Plan Information
UNISON Retired Members Health Plan Information
Lighthouse Financial Advice
Please see the attached poster for information on services from Lighthouse Financial Advice:
Lighthouse Financial general surgery – 18.10.18
Durham County Council’s School Benevolent Fund
Durham County Council employees can access small grants towards school shoes and winter coats where families are in receipt of benefits / on low income. Visit the Durham County Council School Benevolent Fund web page for further information.
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