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Questions about Membership
Subscriptions - How much does it cost? 
Subscription levels depend on the number of hours you’re contracted to work each week.
| Full-time (35 hours or more) | £12.40 per month |
| Part-time (16 hours or more, less than 35 hours) | £6.80 per month |
| Part-time (less than 16 hours) | £5.30 per month |
| Maternity Leave | £2.90 per month |
| Pensioner members | £2.90 per month |
| Associate members (any number of hours) | £12.40 per month |
If you’re a contractor, a temporary employee, or a pensioner member, you will have to pay your subscriptions by direct debit; if you’re a permanent employee or on a fixed-term contract, you can choose to have your subscriptions taken directly from your salary, or by direct debit.
How soon can I get advice and support?
You can speak to one of the team as soon as you’ve joined, but when you can have representation in a formal meeting will depend on how long you’ve been working for Nationwide.
If you’ve joined the Union within your probationary period, you can receive representation once we’ve received your first payment.
If you’ve joined us after that, we can provide representation after we’ve had three payments.
And just so you know, we don’t take a payment in the month you join – so if you join in March, we’ll take the first payment in April. If you’ve joined us during probation, we can provide representation from then; if you’ve been an employee for longer, we can provide representation once we’ve received June’s payment.
Of course, you’re eligible for all the other benefits of membership from the day you join…
How do you use my personal information?
You can find all the details on this in our Use of Personal Information Statement.
Got any questions? Chat to us online or call us on 01295 710767 (both available 9am-5pm Monday-Friday)
Or complete and return the application form.
The benefits of joining NGSU
Most people join a union because they want protection at work - help with pay and conditions of service, legal or health and safety advice or representation in case things go wrong. That’s what we’re here for. There are though many benefits.
Individual help at work
We help support individual members with problems at work. Don't suffer on your own, we're here to help.
Advice & Support
We help many members every day by listening to their concerns and pointing them in the right direction for help.
Negotiate & Consult
NGSU members receive some of the best employment conditions. We negotiate and consult on pay, working hours, and holidays.
Monthly draw
Win up to £15,000 in our monthly subscription draw! Join now or increase your chances to win.
Free Legal Advice
Free legal and personal injury advice from Slater and Gordon solicitors.
NGSU Extras
Get great savings with our range of gift cards, reloadable shopping cards and cinema discounts.
NGSU News
Keep in touch with the work of the Union and issues affecting you at work. You'll find all the important news about changes to work policies and procedures; pay reviews and updates.
Union Mail
Union Mail is our Newsletter for members and is published on the first Wednesday of every month. Stay updated and informed.
The Forum
The Forum is our interactive chat room. It's a great way to exchange views with other union members about working life at Nationwide, the work of the Union or more informal topics.
Join NGSU today!
When you join NGSU, you’re joining more than just a union – you’re joining a family with 12,000 other members. Together, we’re a loud voice, championing the things that really matter to you at work.