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The Unite Parliamentary Staff Branch is the only union representing staff of Members of Parliament both in Westminster and the constituencies.

Union membership gives you the right to representation and advice in times of trouble, as well as a range of other services. Members also come together to campaign for better working conditions from IPSA and the House authorities.

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Latest News

CANCELLED – Branch social on Thursday 10 May cancelled due to PCS strike action

Posted on 8th May, 2012 by Lauren

Sorry but we have had to cancel our social for the evening of Thursday 10 May in the Jubilee Room. House staff who are members of PCS will be on strike for their pensions that day. We ask branch members to respect picket lines and speak to their bosses about working from an alternative location. We will be rearranging the social for another time and will post details up here … Continue reading →

Advice surgery for branch members coming up in May

Posted on 27th April, 2012 by Lauren

An advice surgery for branch members will be held 1pm Thursday 24 May in the meeting rooms on the 1st floor of Portcullis House. We will do them by short appointment so if you’d like to drop by and discuss an employment issue or just get general advice just email lauren.edwards@unitepsbranch.org before Wednesday 23 May.  Telephone surgeries will be arranged for any branch members who work in constituency offices. 


Volunteers needed for Workers Beer Company at upcoming festivals

Posted on 25th April, 2012 by Lauren

It’s that time of the year again, when we can put in for volunteer places at various festivals through the Workers Beer Company. As a volunteer behind the bars you get free entry to the festival, a couple of drinks when your shift is over, and when you are not working (shifts are usually six hours long) you can enjoy the music and the atmosphere of the festival. The money … Continue reading →