Join a union

All workers have the right to join a union if they so choose.

It is in your best interest to join one as research has shown that members within unionised workplaces receive better pay, conditions and benefits. As a result of union negotiations, members also receive above the minimum standards as set by Irish labour law.

Therefore joining a union is the best decision you can ever make as a worker. To find out more information about unions and what they can do for you please click the "All about unions" link on the left.

To apply for union membership, simply complete the application form below. The information you provide willl help us select the most appropriate union to represent you in your workplace. However, all information will be treated with the strictest confidence and will not be divulged to a third party.

Congress Join a Union Form

Please note: we can only process requests from people who live either in Northern Ireland or in the Republic of Ireland.

Fields marked with an asterix (*) are required.

Title Select an option ------- Mr Ms Miss Mrs -------
First Name *
Surname *
Email
Street Address 1 *
Street Address 2
Town/City *
County *
Location * Select an option ------- Ireland Northern Ireland -------
Occupation * Select an option ------- Admin/Clerical/Secretarial Bar Staff Call-centre/Customer Services agent Care assistant/worker Carpenter Cashier Chef Childcare worker Dental nurse Driver General Operative Hairdresser Insurance Engineer/Technician Laboratory attendant Lecturer/Teacher Marketing/sales rep Nurse Occupational Therapist Pharmacist Porter Receptionist Retail/Sales assistant Security Personnel Social Worker Special Needs Assistant Other -------
If other please specify
Sector * Select an option ------- Agriculture Construction Manufacturing Wholesale/Retail Energy Transport ICT Banking/Finance/Insurance Education Health Arts/Entertainment/Tourism -------
Employer * We require the name of your employer so we can direct you to the correct union - under NO circumstances will we contact your employer directly
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Register me and remember me:  By registering you will be able to access the 'Know Your Rights' section after filling in this form. Ticking this box means we'll remember you for a month - so you won't have to login on your next visit

Add me to the Congress Mailing list:  Congress will send you periodic updates and action alerts by email and/or text message. We will do our best to respect your time and interest. You can remove yourself from the mailing list at any time by using the link at the bottom of emails we send you. We will not give your contact details to anybody else.

Permission to share with union:  I agree to the data on this from being shared with a union for the purpose of me joining it.