Heart Unions Week
HeartUnions is a week-long campaign by the Trade Union Congress that celebrates trade unions' positive impact and highlights their valuable work.
Every year, the BDA Trade Union proudly participates in Heart Unions Week to celebrate the power of unions and the incredible work we do together. It’s a time to raise awareness, show our strength, and get more people involved!
Want to get involved? Get in touch and explore what we've done over the years.
2025
You will find materials on the TUC website to help raise awareness of the campaign. Download your materials to join in with this fantasic campaign.
10-16 February
From Student to Professional
This year we're excited to focus on empowering our student members to consider the value of trade unions early in their careers. We believe that by introducing students to the benefits of union membership before they enter the workforce, we can help them understand the vital role unions play in supporting workers’ rights and wellbeing.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing valuable content across our social media channels, including a special video featuring one of our trade union reps. You will find our social posts by searching #HeartUnions. Whether students are just learning about unions, ready to join, or looking to rejoin, the earlier they think about the support and protection unions offer, the better.
We’re here to help guide and support them from the very start of their professional journey, and we’re proud to be there every step of the way.
Why should you continue your BDA membership when you graduate?
Being part of the BDA Trade Union offers countless benefits from day one of your working life. These include:
- Job security and support: We provide a strong safety net, ensuring that workers have someone to turn to for advice, guidance, and representation in difficult situations.
- Fair pay and conditions: We help secure fair wages and better working conditions through collective bargaining and campaigning for workers' rights.
- A stronger voice: As part of a union, members can amplify their voice on workplace issues and stand up for their rights with the backing of a powerful community of workers.
Hear from Katrina Evans, Vice Chair of our Trade Union Executive Committee.
Discover the fantastic work we do and how unions like us, support us all.
2024
12-18 February
A chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encourage people who aren't yet in a union to join.
A week of activity throughout England and Wales that highlights the good work that unions do every day to offer everyone a voice at work. Heart Unions is our chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encourage people who aren't yet in a union to join. Every year it's a chance for reps and activists to publicise what they've been doing and make the case for union membership.
Day 1 - Workplace Mapping
Day 2 - Getting Active in the Workplace
Day 3 - Become a Representative
Day 4 - Solidarity!
Day 5 - Membership