Trade union law

Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm; our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.

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Every year, we support thousands of workers injured in accidents that should never have happened.

For over 100 years, we have fought for millions of people, achieving landmark victories and driving important legal reforms. With unmatched experience in winning personal injury and employment claims, our focus remains solely on helping those who have been injured or unfairly treated.

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    Speak to one of our experts about your case

    You’ll talk to a qualified solicitor who’ll listen to your story, understand your situation, and gather the key details.

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    If you have a case, we’ll start your claim

    We’ll begin building your case, identifying who’s responsible and what steps to take.

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    We'll see your case to completion

    We will negotiate with the opposing party to achieve the best outcome for you as quickly as possible.

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    Receive your full compensation

    As a union member, you’ll keep 100% of your compensation—your union covers the fees.

Every year, we fight to secure

compensation for trade union members

Our union partners

Find out more about the legal package available to each membership and how to access free legal support, as well as stories from union members we have helped.

USDAW

Thompsons is proud to offer free legal advice and representation on personal injury and employment law to members of USDAW.

USDAW

URTU

The URTU is the UK’s only specialist road haulage, distribution and logistics union, representing more than 16,000 members working in various roles, including drivers and warehouse operatives

URTU

Unite

Thompsons has a long and successful relationship with Unite the Union and is proud to be accredited as a trusted legal provider on its legal panel. 

Unite

UNISON

Thompsons Solicitors proudly provides legal services for UNISON members and their families.

UNISON

UCU

Members of the UCU receive free personal injury advice and representation, employment law support and a range of other legal services as part of their union package.

UCU

RCM

Thompsons is proud to provide members of the RCM free legal advice and representation from our specialist personal injury and employment rights lawyers

RCM

RMT

As part of its commitment to supporting members’ welfare, both in and outside of the workplace, the RMT offers a comprehensive legal service package delivered in partnership with the UK's leading law firm for trade union members, Thompsons Solicitors.

RMT

RCPOD

The Royal College of Podiatry has a first-class legal service, in partnership with Thompsons, providing legal protection and peace of mind to its members.

RCPOD

POA

POA members can benefit from free legal advice and representation on personal injury, serious injury, industrial disease claims and more.

POA

PCS

As a PCS member, whether you are currently in work or retired, both you and your family benefit from a package of expert legal services from the UK's leading law firm for trade union members.

PCS

NUJ

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) works with Thompsons Solicitors to provide both its current and retired members with the best comprehensive legal cover available, included in the union membership at no extra cost.

NUJ

NEU

Thompsons is proud to work with the NEU to deliver its Legal Plus scheme.

NEU

NASUWT

Thompsons is proud to offer free legal advice and representation on personal injury and employment law matters to members of the NASUWT

NASUWT

NAHT

Thompsons is proud to provide legal services to members of NAHT, free of charge, as part of their membership package.

NAHT

FBU

FBU members and their families are protected by a comprehensive package of legal services provided by Thompsons Solicitors.

FBU

CSP

Thompsons is proud to support the CSP with a comprehensive package of legal services, offering members and their families a no obligation assessment of whether you have a case.

CSP

BFAWU

Thompsons Solicitors is a proud legal partner to BFAWU to ensure members and their families can benefit from a package of first-class legal support

BFAWU

Prospect and BECTU

We work with Prospect and Bectu to offer their 150,000 members, and their families, a package of comprehensive legal services included as part of their membership.

Prospect and BECTU

ASLEF

If you are a member of ASLEF, you and your family have access to comprehensive legal cover as part of your union membership.

ASLEF

Advance

If you are a member of Advance, both you and your family have access to a range of free legal services as part of your membership.

Advance

client stories

from union members

Kate's story

Cyclist knocked off bike by a car door receives £13,000 through union legal services.

Kate's story

Serious Injury Case

We supported a Unite the union member to secure £3 million in compensation after a workplace fall left him with having to undergo an amputation. Read more here.

Serious Injury Case

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After submitting the form, a team member will personally call you to discuss your situation and the next steps.

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Are you, or is a member of your family, a current or retired member of a trade union?

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