When you join, you get

Democratic rights: All members elect their workplace reps, branch officers and central union officers

Full legal protection: Members get full legal coverage after the second month of membership. The legal department will not handle cases that pre-date the member's joining date or any cases arising in the first two months of membership. Find out more.

Campaigning rights: Want to transform your  workplace? Members can organise and lead their own campaigns in their  workplace with the support of IWGB officers

English classes: Members have the right to free English classes

Trade union training: The IWGB regularly runs training sessions on legal rights, organising and other vital skills

All members must abide by the IWGB's code of conduct.