...people who would like to join the union....
why join the IUSW?
The IUSW is part of the GMB, one of the UK's biggest unions with over 600,000 members. We campaign for sex workers' rights at a local, national and international level - to decrease stigma and violence against sex workers, improve working conditions and create a clear and fair sex industry.
Through the GMB we offer a range of benefits to members, including free legal advice. It can be difficult to resolve problems at work like house fees, getting paid on time or legal issues on your own. As a union member, you have greater strength through a collective voice and can get assistance from a huge organisation that is dedicated to improving your working conditions.
Being part of a union is about strength in numbers.
The IUSW believes that all workers in every industry should be able to benefit from membership of a trade union.
Recently the IUSW has:
- won the first ever unfair dismissal case in the sex industry
- supported a member who was the victim of a tabloid newspaper sting
- lobbied the Scottish Executive on proposed restrictions of lap dancing and prostitution
- run courses for migrant sex workers on legal and employment issues and
- launched free English language classes - x:talk
The single most important benefit of joining the IUSW GMB Branch is that you will be part of a huge organisation which recognises the legitimacy of working in the sex industry, that is dedicated to campaigning for sex workers' rights, improving your working life, and offering practical assistance with both work and non-work matters.
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