Unite WM7015 – Sandwell Local Authority Branch
Standing together for fairness, dignity, and a stronger workplace.
Welcome to Your Branch
UniteWM7015.co.uk is the online home of the Sandwell Local Authority Branch. We’re here to support, empower, and represent our members — and we stay connected through this site as well as Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Our strength comes from the collective.
We speak in terms of “we” and “us” because real change happens when we stand together: identifying issues, organising, educating, and taking action to improve the lives of everyone in our workplaces and communities.
Who We Are
We are a committed team of workplace representatives and activists.
Our role is to ensure that every member feels valued, heard, and supported.
Whether you’re facing a challenge at work or looking to get more involved in your union, you’re never on your own.
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What We Do
We work with you and for you to promote fairness, dignity, and respect at work. Our branch focuses on:
Supporting members with workplace issues
Advocating for rights, safety, and wellbeing
Promoting equality and inclusion
Building collective strength across the workforce
Campaigning for positive change in Sandwell and beyond
Areas of Representation
Unite provides support and formal representation across all the main workplace procedures you might face.
This includes sickness and attendance management, where we make sure policies are followed properly, challenge unfair triggers and help secure reasonable adjustments or occupational health referrals.
If you need to raise a grievance, we guide you through the process, help you set out your concerns clearly and attend meetings with you to work towards a fair outcome.
If you’re facing a disciplinary, we support you throughout, ensure the employer follows correct procedure and challenge weak or unfair evidence.
For capability or performance issues, we make sure targets are realistic, support plans are fair and that you’re given proper training, time and guidance to improve.
We also help with flexible working requests by making sure your case is considered properly and challenging refusals that don’t meet legal requirements.
On health and safety matters, we work with employers to fix hazards, ensure compliance with HSE standards and protect your wellbeing at work.
If you’re dealing with bullying, harassment or discrimination, we support you in raising concerns safely and ensure policies and equality law are followed.
We also assist with contractual and pay issues, checking what your contract and collective agreements say and challenging unfair changes.
During restructures or redeployment, we protect your rights, ensure fair selection processes and work to secure suitable alternative roles.
We also support you in return‑to‑work meetings after sickness or long‑term absence, making sure the meeting is fair and that any adjustments you need are properly considered.
Our Reps
Our reps are here to be your voice.
They work tirelessly to protect your rights, challenge unfairness, and ensure you have the support you need to thrive at work.
With a dedicated team by your side, you can count on strong representation whenever you need it.
Get Involved
Become an activist and help shape a fairer workplace and community.
Whether you’re new to Unite or ready to take the next step, there’s a place for you in the Sandwell Local Authority Branch
Explore Our Branch
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Disabled Members
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Women
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Together, we support and empower each other — at work and in our community.