Catalogue Number
NMLH.2024.58.2
Object Name
card
Title
'NUPE 1993 National Conference Delegate'
Place
Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK
People
National Union of Public Employees (NUPE), UNISON
Events
National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) final conference 1993
Description
A pink delegate pass for the NUPE 1993 conference, held in a clear plastic wallet on a metal chain.
The National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) was a British trade union that existed from 1908-1993. It represented public sector workers in the NHS, universities, local government and the water industry. In 1993, NUPE merged with NALGO (National and Local Government Officers Association) and COHSE (Confederation of Health Service Employees) to form UNISON which is one of the largest unions in the UK.
Trade Union membership helps workers to negotiate during disputes with their employers - securing better pensions, wages and safety conditions. This practice, known as collective bargaining, puts workers in a stronger position than if they had to face their employer alone as individuals. Unions also provide representation for members if they have to go to employment tribunals over possible unfair treatment, or if they are discriminated against or bullied at work.
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