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New members are the lifeblood of any union. The more members we have, the better we can represent and protect them. Recruitment:
  • makes us more representative
  • increases our negotiating strength
  • provides the resources to negotiate and represent members
  • enables us to maintain a wide range of services
  • gives financial stability to the union.

New members do not just happen. They have to be recruited. Although this is a key activity for our representatives, ordinary members can also play a part.

benefits and services recruitment leaflet Is there a non-member in your workplace, perhaps working alongside you? Why not tell them about the benefits of Prospect membership, (you can download a leaflet which summarises those benefits ) and print out an application form for them to complete?

Or tell them about the website, where they can join on-line.

Recruiting and organising in your workplace

We want to help and encourage all Prospect representatives to make recruitment and organisation the bedrock of the union's work.

Our Organisation and Education unit can help you in a number of ways, such as providing printed material for noticeboards, or organising a recruitment event. Email the O&E unit to find out what's available.

Use the links on the left to get more recruitment hints and tips, or download any of the recruitment resources below - application forms, leaflets, guides and posters.

Application forms

Membership application form (Connect Sector)
Last updated/published: 08/02/2010
Connect Sector membership application form in PDF format. For joiners from the Communication and IT sector.
Membership application form: large print
Last updated/published: 29/01/2010
A large print version of our standard English-language application form.
Membership application form (Guernsey)
Last updated/published: 20/03/2008
PDF membership application form for use in Guernsey.
Membership application form (Isle of Man)
Last updated/published: 02/01/2008
PDF membership application form for use in the Isle of Man.
Membership application form (Welsh)
Last updated/published: 02/01/2008
A Welsh language version of our membership application form
Membership application form (English)
Last updated/published: 02/01/2008
Our main membership application form in PDF format. Separate Welsh and Manx language versions are available.

Guidance

A quickstart guide to Prospect’s eStructure system
Last updated/published: 21/10/2009
A brief 2-page guide to our eStructures (eBranches, eNetworks etc), including details of how to access our demo eBranch for training purposes.
Prospect's eStructure admin guide
Last updated/published: 20/10/2009
Full instructions for administrators of our eStructure system for branches, sections, groups, networks and sectors. Version 1 - October 2009
Recruitment guide
Last updated/published: 04/01/2008
New members are the lifeblood of any union. The more members in Prospect, the better we can represent and protect them. Recruitment should be a key activity for every Prospect representative. Identifying non-members, reporting staff changes, contacting newcomers and persuading them to join are the basis for all other Prospect work.

Leaflets

Prospect Learning Services 2010 courses
Last updated/published: 10/12/2009
Details of our national education programme for 2010, including an application form.
Energy sector recuitment leaflet
Last updated/published: 20/08/2009
Leaflet aimed at recruiting members in electricity and gas supply
MOD professionals in defence
Last updated/published: 17/07/2009
A recruitment leaflet for the Ministry of Defence area
Personal contract-holders - make sure you're protected
Last updated/published: 14/05/2009
This leaflet outlines the benefits of becoming a Prospect member if you're on an individual or personal contract.
Equality Leaflet: Women Workers
Last updated/published: 12/05/2009
Leaflet promoting equality for women workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.
Equality Leaflet: LGBT
Last updated/published: 12/05/2009
Leaflet promoting equality for LGBT workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.
Equality leaflet: Disabled Workers
Last updated/published: 12/05/2009
Leaflet promoting equality for disabled workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks. [Disability]
Equality leaflet: Black Workers
Last updated/published: 12/05/2009
Leaflet promoting equality for black workers. For use at events, conferences, seminars, recruitment etc. Also advertises the networks.
MOD DESG graduate sub rates 2009
Last updated/published: 03/03/2009
Special membership rates for MOD graduates in DESG for 2009
Reps' card: Your local rep is...
Last updated/published: 27/02/2009
Write the name and contact details of your local rep on this postcard and display it on your noticeboards.
Nuclear industry recruitment leaflet
Last updated/published: 25/02/2009
Prospect is the recognised union for professionals, managers and specialists throughout the whole nuclear cycle. Here's why you should join and what Prospect can offer you
Science for people: a question of trust
Last updated/published: 24/02/2009
A recruitment leaflet aimed at scientists, explaining Prospect's role in promoting UK science
Subscription rates, ESI sector
Last updated/published: 01/01/2009
Subscription rates from 1 January 2010 for our energy supply industry sector members
Subscription rates outside ESI sector
Last updated/published: 01/01/2009
Subscription rates from 1 January 2010 for all members except those in our energy supply industry sector
Asbestos register leaflet
Last updated/published: 11/11/2008
If you've ever been exposed to asbestos at work, this leaflet explains why you should sign our asbestos register.
Developing lay reps
Last updated/published: 30/04/2008
Lay reps are an essential force in any union. Prospect wants to develop existing reps as well as encouraging the active participation of younger members who will become tomorrow’s reps. This leaflet outlines some of the opportunities currently available to reps and proposed new initiatives.
Prospect noticeboard strip
Last updated/published: 05/03/2008
This is a strip of paper displaying the Prospect logo. Pin it at the top of your noticeboard to create a customised union area.
'Have your cake and eat it' - recruitment leaflet
Last updated/published: 31/01/2008
This leaflet summarises the benefits of Prospect membership, from advice on problems at work to a range of financial services and discounts.
The union for all seasons: flexible membership
Last updated/published: 30/06/2007
Details of Prospect's flexible membership packages for seasonal, casual and fixed-term workers.
On the move
Last updated/published: 30/12/2003
A leaflet aimed at members who are changing jobs, becoming self-employed or retiring. Find out why it's in your best interests to retain your Prospect membership.

Posters

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ALAE joins forces with Prospect A4 poster
Last updated/published: 13/10/2009
Recruitment poster for members of ALAE (Association of Licensed Aircaft Engineers) who are now part of Prospect.
Thumbs down to compensation scheme proposals A4 poster
Last updated/published: 03/09/2009
Serif PagePlus version of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme poster with a blank space for members to create their own information and or meeting dates on
Strength In Numbers A4 recruitment poster
Last updated/published: 04/06/2009
General recruitment poster to attract new members to Prospect.
Strength In Numbers A3 recruitment poster
Last updated/published: 04/06/2009
General recruitment poster to attract new members to Prospect.
Safer work, better lives
Last updated/published: 11/12/2008
Poster to recruit safety reps in Prospect
Stress poster: don't suffer alone
Last updated/published: 11/11/2008
More than 13 million working days are lost each year due to stress, anxiety or depression. This poster asks what your employer is doing about it.
'Stop the rot' environment poster
Last updated/published: 11/11/2008
This poster points out how little landfill space is left in the UK, and encourages people to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Blank Prospect poster
Last updated/published: 05/03/2008
This poster has Prospect's logo and website details printed at the top and bottom, but is blank in the middle so you can write your own message.
Poster: people in Prospect...
Last updated/published: 05/03/2008
Recruitment poster with images of lots of different Prospect members
Poster: Prospect website
Last updated/published: 05/03/2008
Poster encouraging members to use the Prospect website: join in, log on, check up
Poster: ten reasons to join Prospect
Last updated/published: 05/03/2008
A recruitment poster setting out ten things Prospect does for its members.
ULR poster: broaden your horizons
Last updated/published: 05/03/2008
Poster encouraging members to become a Prospect union learning rep.
PayBack campaign poster 3: take it to the top
Last updated/published: 28/01/2008
The third in our series of three posters for the PayBack campaign. 'Take it to the top' encourages members to visit their MP or write to them This is a low-resolution PDF file; good quality printed copies are available from Central Services at Prospect HQ.
PayBack campaign poster 2: nuts to the pay crunch
Last updated/published: 28/01/2008
The second in our series of three posters for the PayBack campaign - the 'nutcracker' poster. This is a low-resolution PDF file; good quality printed copies are available from Central Services at Prospect HQ.
PayBack campaign poster 1: government workers
Last updated/published: 28/01/2008
The first in our series of three posters for the PayBack campaign - the 'worker bees' poster. This is a low-resolution PDF file; good quality printed copies are available from Central Services at Prospect HQ.
Health and safety poster: 'orange'
Last updated/published: 07/01/2008
Poster pointing out that a balanced diet isn't the only way to protect your health. "Safety reps are good for you too."
Health and safety poster: 'banana'
Last updated/published: 07/01/2008
Poster telling members to not to ignore hazards in the workplace: "Your health and safety rep could save your skin"
Health and safety poster: 'apple'
Last updated/published: 07/01/2008
Poster about safety reps' rights to make formal workplace inspections: "Workplace inspections are the core of health and safety"
ULR poster: unlock your potential
Last updated/published: 05/01/2008
Poster encouraging members to talk to their Prospect union learning rep about their own personal development and training needs
Health and safety inspection poster
Last updated/published: 25/01/2007
Use this poster to inform your members that a health and safety inspection will be taking place
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