Benefits
What do I get as a member?
The T&G is Britain's biggest general union and can offer its members the very best services. These range from support and advice to financial assistance, both at work and at home, all for a minimal monthly subscription. In addition, the T&G has a number of top-class facilities for work functions and leisure use.
T&G Care
T&G members get unrivalled assistance from their union. T&G Care is a comprehensive package of benefits and services available, with support at work as well as special deals to let members make the most of their income.
Support at work
The T&G represents workers in every type of workplace throughout the UK and Ireland. Members benefit from legal representation and advice, research, journals and information, education services, and a dedicated health and safety team.
Legal and financial support
When accidents or illness happens, the T&G supports its members through its T&G Care Assistance scheme. It also offers a range of money-saving deals to meet insurance and financial needs through T&G FamilyCare. There are extra legal services available to members too, such as its legal helpline CareXpress.
Facilities
The T&G has superb facilities in London and on Britain's sunny south coast, in Eastbourne, suitable for conferences, seminars and holidays. Members convalescing after illness can also enjoy the recuperative amenities at its Eastbourne Centre.
Eastbourne Center
The Eastbourne Centre offers premium holiday accommodation to members looking for reduced rate holidays and short breaks. Convalescent patients can enjoy up to two weeks' free accommodation, subject to conditions. In addition, it boasts professional, state-of-the-art conferencing and seminar facilities. A conference hall seating up to 150 delegates and four seminar rooms are available.
London
The T&G has excellent conference facilities in its state-of-the-art Diskus suite, which is centrally located within Transport House in Holborn. Members can also benefit from discounts at a central London hotel.
The T&G has a range of membership options that offer different benefits to suit your circumstances. For most workers we would recomend the T&G Care Extra package which offers the widest range of benefits. Reduced rates may apply to part time workers, low wage earners, unemployed and some other groups. You can find out more by going to What do I get as a member?
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