Unite the Union: A Global Union, Not Just USA

Unite the Union is not only in the USA. It is a British and Irish trade union (formed 2007 by merger of TGWU + Amicus) with a global footprint.

Structure & Reach

• Headquarters: London, UK.
• Members: ~1.2 million (UK & Ireland) – largest union in UK.
• Sectors: Manufacturing, transport, logistics, construction, public services, finance, hospitality, aerospace, automotive, food, print, media, NGOs.
• International: Affiliate of IndustriALL Global Union (50M members in 140 countries), ITF (transport), UNI Global Union (services).
• Direct Overseas Members: Represents workers in multinational companies with UK HQ (e.g., BP, Shell, Rolls-Royce, BA, Tesco, banks) – members in 100+ countries via global agreements.
• Solidarity Work: Partners with unions in Global South (Colombia, Philippines, South Africa, Bangladesh) on organizing, rights, supply chains.

Not To Be Confused With

• UNITE HERE – North American hospitality union (US/Canada).
• UAW, USW, IBT, etc. – US-based internationals.

Unite (UK) is a major player in global labor governance (ILO, OECD Guidelines, EU social dialogue).