About UFS
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UFS is a registered, independent trade union, established in 1988. We are a non-profit-making organisation, and are not affiliated to the TUC or to any political party. This means that all of our income goes towards providing the best professional service to our members.
Our members come from many different sectors, although for historical reasons the majority are employed in the finance sector. The union is recognised for bargaining purposes and has Partnership Agreements in a number of companies, including Zurich Financial Services, Capita and CSC.
The principle of partnership with employers is very important to UFS. We believe that a constructive relationship with the companies employing union members is the best way to ensure the profitability of the business, and thus job satisfaction and job security for our members.
The union is organised into geographic regions, and is controlled by a National Executive Committee, elected by members from the regions. There is also a central team of staff and officials, based at our Head Office in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
The union has a branch structure, and reps may be elected in each branch to help local members and to consult with local management. If you think you would like to be a union rep, please click here to find out more or visit our reps directory to find out the contact details of other reps in your area who will be able to answer any questions you may have.
The UFS team is one that is professional, qualified and experienced. Unlike a lot of larger unions our FTO's are constantly in touch with our members providing direct contact and a real face to the union. Our Union helpline (on email or 01242 263463) is constantly manned during office hours providing immediate and confidential advice to all members on any issue.
Click here for a map and directions to our head office UFS Directions and Map.