TGWU Parliamentary Branch

Now you've got a new job with an MP, you should think about joining a union. The Transport & General Workers' Union, which is a section of Unite, the largest trade union in the UK, is the only union recognised as representing MPs' staff and they warmly invite you to join.

Please view the TGWU Parliamentary branch response to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority consultation.

Lauren Edwards, Political Officer of the TGWU Parliamentary branch, writes an article for the union on the IPSA consultation, featured in the House Magazine.

Introducing the union

Working for an MP is an exciting and rewarding job, but at some point you may face exactly the same difficulties as you would in any other workplace – a dispute over your job description, a grievance against your employer or simply the need to put a collective case for improvements in working conditions.

T&G represents staff of MPs and MEPs, in Parliament and the constituency.

Where we fit in

The TGWU Parliamentary Branch is based in Region 1 of the union (London and the South East) but includes staff from all over England, Scotland and Wales. It has members who work for MPs of all the major political parties and most of the smaller ones.

The TGWU is the only union recognised by the Parliamentary Labour Party and is regularly consulted by the Houses of Parliament authorities on issues affecting staff. We hope that if you have not already done so, you will wish to join.

History – 25 years strong

The branch has been representing staff of MPs for 25 years – to coincide with this a branch history document has been produced and was launched at a parliamentary reception in June this year (2009).

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