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Joining the Union

We hope that you will agree that in this constantly changing business environment, there has never been a more important time to insure and protect your interests and that the best way to do this is by becoming a member of CWU ALGUS National branch.

Please download the membership and lottery application forms and return them to the branch office; CWU ALGUS, 22 Upper King Street, Leicester. LE1 6XE. Once we have received your application we will write to you to confirm your membership status.

Membership subscription fees

Membership subscription fees
Band Monthly Rate
A - E £10.40
F & G £9.00
H, I, J & K £8.81
F - K, part time, annualised and Saturday cashiers £6.54
PHI £6.10
Associate membership £1.60


Please notify the CWU ALGUS office of any changes in your band so that we can ensure that you are paying the correct subscription fee.

Membership subscriptions are reviewed annually.

Membership Benefits

As an added bonus for union members we have negotiated various discounts with providers of goods and services such as:

  • BCP Airport Car Parking - discount for ALGUS members
  • 10% discount on floral arrangements through Teleflorist
  • Legal services through Flint Bishop & Barnett (conveyancing, wills etc).

Details of these and other schemes will be included in your welcome pack, which will be forwarded to you, as soon as your application has been processed.

As a member, you also have the opportunity to participate in our monthly lottery, the 1st prize, which is currently over £650.