Despite the current uncertainty in British politics Prospect and the other civil service Unions were able to hold our annual meeting with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House last week.
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Who are Prospect and what do we do?
We are the union for ambition. With 145,000 members from across a range of professions, including engineers, scientists, managers and civil servants.
What we stand for
As a trade union, we are passionate about all the key issues that affect our members.
Equalities
We believe that all workplaces, and society generally will benefit from an inclusive environment.
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Prospect has a proud tradition of leadership and activity on environmental issues. We have helped to shape policies and action at a UK level through the Trades Union Congress, and internationally through our global union federations.
Read moreHealth and safety
Prospect is committed to promoting health, safety and welfare at work and protecting people from workplace accidents and injury. We want workers to enjoy healthy lives and good work in which they can flourish.
Read moreCharitable causes
Prospect members have a long track record of generous contributions to charitable work.
Read morePolitics
Prospect is politically independent – we are not affiliated to any political party: our rules expressly forbid this. We do, however, have a political fund.
Read moreScience
Prospect represents thousands of scientists working for many different employers. Their knowledge and expertise informs our campaigning and lobbying work on science policy issues.
Read moreWhere we are
Though we are headquartered in London, Prospect has a presence across the UK.
English regions
We have six offices across England, in Bristol, Chertsey, Liverpool, Lutterworth, Wakefield, and our London headquarters.
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With more than 12,300 Prospect members living and working in Scotland across both the private and public sector, Prospect in Scotland is much more than just a microcosm of the UK.
Read moreNorthern Ireland
Prospect has around 1,700 members in Northern Ireland. They work for a range of employers including the BBC, BT, Big Lottery Fund, Met Office, Ministry of Defence, NATS, National Trust, UTV and more.
Read moreWales
Prospect’s Cardiff office is the union’s base in Wales from which it negotiates with many employers across both the public and private sectors.
Read moreJersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man
Prospect has many members in the crown dependencies of Guernsey and Jersey. Some work for the islands’ own civil service organisations; others work for employers such as Guernsey Electricity and Sure (formerly Cable & Wireless).
Read moreFeatured News
Since 1 April this year HIAL Air Traffic Controllers have been taking industrial action as part of their ongoing pay dispute.
Read moreWho’s who
Details of those who govern and manage the union, and your organising team, who have regular, day-to-day contact with members.
NEC
The National Executive Committee (NEC) conducts the business of the union in line with the policies set by our national conference.
Read moreSenior Management Team
Led by general secretary Mike Clancy, our senior management team manages the day to day running of the union, including finance, resources, organisational development, research, legal and communications.
Read moreOrganising team
Prospect’s organisers work with branches to help them recruit and organise in their workplace.
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