Corporate report

Trade unions: current list

Updated 14 July 2020

Introduction

This document contains the names of all trade unions entered on the list maintained by the Certification Officer under section 3 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

You can search the list by name of trade union - just use < ctrl > F to search.

Official list of trade unions

A to C

Trade union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other related Documents
Accord	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Advance	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Aegis the Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Affinity	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
App Drivers and Couriers Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Artists’ Union England	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association for Clinical Biochemistry & Laboratory Medicine	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of Educational Psychologists	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of Flight Attendants (Council 07)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of Headteachers and Deputes in Scotland	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of Local Authority Chief Executives	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of Local Council Clerks	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of Revenue and Customs	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Association of School & College Leaders	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Balfour Beatty Group Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Boots Pharmacists’ Association (BPA)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Air Line Pilots Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Association of Dental Nurses	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Association of Journalists	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Association of Occupational Therapists Ltd	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Dental Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Dietetic Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Medical Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
British Orthoptic Society Trade Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Cabin Crew Union UK	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Communication Workers Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Community	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Confederation of British Surgery	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Criminal Justice Workers Union (CJWU)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Currys Supply Chain Staff Association - CTU	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents

D to J

Trade union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other related Documents
Driver and General Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Educational Institute of Scotland	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Empower The Workers’ Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Member Statement	Other Related Documents
Employees General Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Employees United	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Equal Justice The Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Equality For Workers Union (EFWU)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Equity (Incorporating the Variety Artistes’ Federation)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
FDA	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Financial Services Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Fire and Rescue Services Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Fire Brigades Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Fire Officers’ Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
G4S Care and Justice Services Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
GMB	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Independent Federation of Nursing in Scotland	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Independent Pilots Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Independent Workers Union of Great Britain	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Industrial Workers of the World	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
International Transport Workers Federation	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
ISU	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents

K to Q

Trade union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other related Documents
Leeds Building Society Colleague Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Leek United Building Society Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Locum Doctors’ Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Musicians’ Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
NAPO - The Trade Union and Profession Association for Family Court and Probation Staff	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Association of Head Teachers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Association of Racing Staff	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Crime Officers Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Education Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Employees Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Member Statement	Other Related Documents
National House Building Council Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Society for Education in Art and Design	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Union of Journalists	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Union of Mineworkers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Union of Mineworkers (South Wales Area)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Union of Professional Foster Carers (NUPFC)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Nationwide Group Staff Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Nautilus International	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
News Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
North of England Zoological Society Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Palm Paper Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
PDA Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
POA	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Prison Governors Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Professional Cricketers Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Professional Footballers’ Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Professional Footballers Association Scotland	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Prospect	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Public and Commercial Services Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Psychotherapy and Counselling Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents

R to Z

Trade union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other related Documents
Retail Book Stationery and Allied Trades Employees Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Royal College of Midwives	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
RSPB Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
The Rugby Players Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Sales Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Scottish Artists Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Scottish Secondary Teachers Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Security Industry Federation	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Skyshare	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
The Social Workers Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
The Society of Authors	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Society of Radiographers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Society of Union Employees (UNISON)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Solidarity	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Solid Trade Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Stage Directors U.K Ltd	Annual Returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
The Royal College of Podiatry	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Trade Union for Ethnic Minority Social Workers (TUEMSW)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Transport Salaried Staffs Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Trades Union Congress	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
[UK Private Hire Drivers Union]	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents)
Undeb Cenedlaethol Athrawon Cymru (The National Association of the Teachers of Wales)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Union of General & Volunteer Workers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Union Workers’ Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
UNISON: The Public Service Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Unite the Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
United Road Transport Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
United Voices of the World	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
University and College Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Union of Pilots, Engineers & Cabin Crew (UPECC)	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Member Statement	Other Related Documents
WALGAS TU	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Warwick International Staff Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Welsh Rugby Players Association	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Women’s Rugby Association	Annual Returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Workers of England Union	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents
Writers Guild of Great Britain	Annual returns	Rules	PF Notice and Members Statement	Other Related Documents

About the list

Entry in the list means no more than that the body concerned satisfies the statutory definition of a trade union and has applied to be listed.

Any trade union may apply to the Certification Officer to have its name included in the official list. Listing is an essential preliminary to any application for a certification of independence. For more information on the process of listing, the definition of a trade union and to see whether or not a particular trade union has a certification of independence, please see chapter 1 and appendix 1 of the Certification Officer’s annual report.

Click on the name of a trade union to view its website.

About annual returns

Trade unions must send the Certification Officer an annual return which the Certification Officer is required to make available to the public. You can view the relevant annual returns from the links on this list.

For the annual returns submitted by trade unions between 2003 and 2011, please visit The National Archives. In addition annual returns of unions no longer in existence can be inspected at The National Archives. Please contact the Certification Office to arrange viewing.

Please contact the Certification Office if you cannot find or access a particular annual return.