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One of our most popular benefits - Accord members whose employer provides private healthcare, regardless of grade, can claim 50% of the excess on their policy. That's up to a maximum of £100 cashback in any rolling 12 months’ period*.
* Only 1 claim can be made in any rolling 12 months period. Terms and eligibility criteria apply.
The Accord travel club is operated by Benchmark Travel, no other travel company has the same incentive to offer you the exclusive member discounts and levels of service that we do.
From UK staycations to worldwide tours and everything in between, we can find something for you, your family and friends, usually at better prices than you'll find anywhere else.
We beat ALL Easyjet holidays & Jet2holidays internet prices. And our prices can’t be found cheaper! We provide ABTA and when needed ATOL protection and a peace of mind guarantee, often with a low deposit. With our new live webchat enquiry facility and a 24 hour emergency helpline, we truly are your unique member service.
Visit our website to find out more and to help plan your holiday arrangements for 2021/22 and even 2023. You’ll also find post Brexit & Covid-19 travel advice, latest news, offers and competition details!
Tel: 01422 847 847
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.accordtravelclub.co.uk
Experts you can trust. All union members and immediate* families are entitled to use this service. Get access to a qualified legal adviser on any matter. The advice is completely confidential, free and easily accessible.
* Immediate family means your spouse, partner and dependant children.
If you're unfortunate enough to be injured in an accident, legal experts on our personal injury claim line can help. They can advise on any type of injury and will ensure you receive maximum compensation* as quickly and simply as possible.
* Maximum compensation means you receive 100% of any compensation awarded. Other 'no win, no fee' solicitors will take up to 25% of your compensation.
Members can benefit from a wide range of legal services at discounted prices. Take a look at what's available for you in your area.
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Members can benefit from a free* online Will writing service as well as discounts and expert legal advice on more complex Wills.
Different types of Wills are available to suit your circumstances.
The service is provided by three leading law firms - depending on where you’re based in the UK.
* Complex and offline Wills will incur a charge however Accord members will receive a discounted rate.
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If you think you might have paid too much tax, you can call the free 'Tax Matters' helpline. It's a confidential service for Accord members and their immediate* families. Here are some of the things they can help with:
Similar advice would cost between £150-£200 per hour if independently sought. Read the WMT Tax Matters leaflet.
* Immediate family means your spouse, partner and dependant children.
Tel: 0800 470 4535
Email: [email protected]
Taking out a mortgage or income protection policy and fancy some extra cash? Our brokers can find you competitively priced policies and the best bit... they'll give you back a lump sum which could be up to the cost of your first 9 months' premiums. Members’ partners and other close relatives can use the scheme too.
The average lump sum cashback paid out under the scheme is:
The commission cashback scheme is provided by two brokers; Lifelink and K&M Financial Advisors Ltd. Both brokers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and specialise in sourcing income protection, life insurance and critical illness.
Lifelink also offer additional services for Accord members, including equity release and mortgage reviews.
Simply contact one of the two brokers below and they'll find you the most competitively priced policies:
Lifelink: 01189 349 800 | [email protected] | www.life-link.co.uk/accord/
K&M Financial Advisors Ltd: 01706 218719 | [email protected] | kmfinancial.net/accord/
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Every month the Accord subs draw makes a lucky jackpot winner £5,000 better off and 25 other members each get £100. You've got to be in it to win it!
Members can purchase up to 5 tickets in the monthly draw at £1 each.
You can add or remove tickets in the subscription draw at any time by logging into your account.
The subscription draw is run by Accord. Terms and conditions apply.
The study bursary provides support to members who want to learn new skills outside those needed to do their job.
The fund will provide grants of up to 50% of the cost of courses and training materials.
The Bill Wright Memorial Fund was set up as an enduring tribute to Accord’s first general secretary, Bill Wright. Bill was a dedicated trade unionist with a lifelong commitment to education and training and he believed passionately in self-development.
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Membership is excellent value for money, starting from as little as £5.25 per month.
Subscription is via monthly direct debit at the following rates:
£10.50
For members who work full time
£7.50
For members working full time, but who are agency staff or on a short-term contract
£7.50
For members who work part-time (16-34 hours per week)
£5.25
For members who work under 16 hours per week
£5.25
For members under age 21
£5.25
For members who are ‘on call’
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What does Accord do?
Accord has around 400 trained workplace representatives who compliment our professional officers across the country who are there to help when things aren't going so well. Reps are the beating heart of the union, and often the first port of call offering advice, guidance, information and representation.
Accord is a grown-up, modern trade union that believes there’s a right way to achieve results - and that's through constructive relationships with employers and other unions. By keeping the lines of communication open, even when we disagree, we can find a way to make the situation better.
With so many members, Accord already has an important seat at the table. But we believe we can do better to influence employers and that's one of the reasons why it's important to join and strengthen our voice. The more members we have, the stronger we are when negotiating about the things that really matter to you.
Our members trust us with two main tasks:
There are many other benefits to Accord membership too.
More about Accord
Being independent means that Accord does not receive funds from employers which would come with restrictive ties on what we can do or say. We're funded through our membership subscription - nothing else. That's an important consideration for members when choosing a union, and it means that we can focus our efforts on supporting members without constraints.
We're not affiliated to any political party and we don't have a political levy. All our membership subscription fees are used by the union to represent our members' interests and provide them with membership benefits and services.
Accord is affiliated to the TUC, the Scottish TUC and the Wales TUC. Through our work with the TUC, we're involved in campaigns and negotiations with the government of the day on matters that affect workers within our recognised employers and beyond. Accord's General Secretary, Ged Nichols, has been elected to the TUC General Council for 20 years and was elected as TUC President for the 2019-2020 term.
Everything we do is centred around the interests of our members and our collective objectives.
Our aims are incorporated into the rules that govern us and explain how the funds we receive can be spent. A primary aim for the union is to protect, promote and represent the interests of our members.
To do this, we have agreed with employers the matters on which we consult and negotiate. Communication and the collation of feedback from members underpins this.
The union also seeks to promote equality in all our work. We actively oppose all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination.
Can Accord represent me?
Yes, if you work for one of the following employers:
If you don't work for one of the employers listed above and you're an existing Accord member (through associate membership), you're also covered.
I have an existing issue, can I still join?
Of course you can, but bear in mind we can only offer new members who join with an existing issue telephone advice - we can’t offer representation for that particular issue.
If anything new arises during your membership, you'll be entitled to full support and representation, as long as you’re a fully paid member.
Join us online nowHow do I join?
You can join Accord online in just 5 minutes – all we need is a little information about you, and all you need is your bank details then you’re set.
Join us online now
Alternatively, give our membership team a call and sign up over the phone: 0118 934 1808.
How do I get support?
There are many ways that we can support you, and it's easy to get in touch with us:
I honestly feel paying my monthly union subs is worth every penny. We're very lucky to have this help available to us.
Not only have I received amazing support from Accord, I was lucky enough to get the call to tell me that I'd won the top prize of £5,000 in the monthly lottery draw! I couldn't believe it. For the little price I pay for my union membership, the perks outweigh it massively. It's the first time I have ever won anything. I would highly recommend joining the draw to other members. You never know, it could be you next!
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