UNISON members in water

UNISON members in the water industry include engineers, scientists, technicians, industrial workers and staff working in offices and call centres.

They deliver a safe and wholesome drinking water supply, maintain the sewerage system, provide a wide range of customer services and staff the phone lines for emergency calls from the public.

Working in the water industry can be hazardous, so our first concern is good health and safe working for everyone, whether you work at a treatment plant or a sewage works or in an office or a call centre. Pay and conditions, pensions, training, company reorganisations are just some of the issues we pursue through the negotiating and consultative bodies we have set up with water companies.

We believe that all our members should be able to develop professionally and personally while achieving a satisfactory balance between work and home lives. People should be able to work in an environment that is free of discrimination, bullying or harassment. We negotiate policies and procedures with the companies on these issues.

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