Unite Structure

Unite University of Limerick Branch

  • The University of Limerick (UL) recognises UNITE as the only trade union on campus and recognises UNITE the Union represented by UL-UNITE as the sole representative of all UNITE members in respect of employment related matters. 
  • Currently UL-UNITE has approximately half the UL workforce in membership.
  • A general meeting of the Branch is held once every two years at which the Officers and Executive Committee Members are elected.
  • The Chairperson, Convenor, Treasurer, Equality Officer and 8 other elected members make up The Branch Executive Committee.
  • The Branch manages a small part of the Union's finances.
  • The Branch is entitled to send 5 delegates to the Regional Industrial Sector Conference (RISC Education)
  • The Executive Council and the Ireland Executive Council both keep the Branch informed of changes and activities in the wider organisation.
  • The Branch is entitled to nominate delegates to the Union's Annual Conference, which is the Union's supreme decision taking body. It proposes motions to committees and conference and follows them through the procedural process.
  • The Branch is also involved with the general Trade Union movement in the surrounding area. 

National Structure

Unite the Union – Ireland

Unite has members across the entire Island of Ireland and its structures reflect the diversity of its membership both in the North of Ireland and the Republic.  The Ireland Executive Council is an autonomous body with the Unite structure. The Ireland Executive Council informs regional branches of changes and activities in the organisation. 

Unite the Union – UK and Ireland

Unite is the largest trade union in the UK and Ireland.  Our structure is based around the regions and countries where our members live and work and the workplace sectors they are employed in.  This ensures every member gets the best service and representation at local and national level.  At a regional level workplace representatives, convenors, district and regional officials provide members with support in the workplace.

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