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UNISON Members
MiP is a national branch of UNISON meaning you remain a full UNISON member after transferring to MiP.
MiP and UNISON
MiP operates as a national branch of UNISON. When UNISON members become eligible for MiP, they are automatically transferred into our branch. UNISON members become eligible for MiP if they:
- Work in the NHS at Agenda for Change band 8a or above; or
- Work in the NHS on the Graduate Management Trainee Scheme; or
- Work in a non-NHS health or social care organisation, earning a basic salary of £40,000 and have a management responsibility
Transferring to MiP
Members transferred to MiP remain full UNISON members. Members transferred maintain their continuity of membership and existing UNISON membership number, are entitled to vote in future UNISON pay ballots, and continue to access UNISON membership benefits.
Transferring to MiP means you have now been allocated to the most appropriate branch for your role. MiP was established to focus on the issues which impact managers and leaders the most. All MiP workplace reps are managers themselves, meaning you will be supported by your peers who have a deeper understanding and experience of management related issues.
MiP works very closely with UNISON branches and we are represented on NHS staffside through our links with UNISON. Our staffside representatives ensure that management issues are raised through partnership working arrangements.
As well as maintaining all your benefits from UNISON, being part of MiP means you can also participate in MiP elections, ballots and contribute to our management specific campaigns and policy development.
The backing of three unions
MiP is a joint venture by UNISON and the FDA (the union for senior civil servants). This means that MiP members are also members of the FDA at no additional cost, sharing membership benefits and enjoying the backing of all three organisations.
For more on the structure of MiP see our governance page here.
Still have questions? Check our FAQs below.
HELP
FAQs for UNISON members
MiP is a national branch of UNISON which represents NHS managers from Agenda for Change band 8a and above. We also represent members of the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme and staff who work in non-NHS health or care organisations earning a base salary of £40,000 or more and have a management responsibility.
Yes – MiP is a branch of UNISON, meaning you are still a full UNISON member. You can participate in UNISON elections, have your say on future ballots and you will maintain your continuity of membership.
MiP was established to focus on the issues which impact managers and leaders the most. All MiP workplace reps are managers themselves, meaning you will be supported by your peers who have a deeper understanding and experience of management related issues.
Our national officers are also experts in management related employment and policy issues, meaning you will receive the best support possible should you ever need it. Our representatives have seats reserved for NHS partnership forums and policy groups, scrutinising policies and procedures to make sure they work for NHS staff at band 8a and up, and ensuring management voice is not lost in any organisational change processes.
MiP engage government, media and other stakeholders to campaign on issues which impact health and care managers, taking direction from our membership.
Yes – MiP members take part in relevant UNISON ballots and consultations in the NHS and wider healthcare sector.
Yes – you can continue to exercise your option to contribute to UNISON’s campaign or affiliated political funds. You may also vote in elections for UNISON’s general secretary.
No – your existing direct debit with UNISON, or your DOCAS arrangement with your employer does not need to change.
The membership requirements for MiP are as follows:
• You work in the NHS and are in Agenda for Change band 8a or above; or
• You work in the NHS and are a member of the management training scheme; or
• You work in a non-NHS health or care organisation and earn a basic salary of £40,000 or more; and have a management responsibility.
If you do not meet the above criteria then please get in touch at info@miphealth.org.uk and we will arrange for you to transferred to the most appropriate branch.