How to join the RMT

As part of RMT’s aim to increase membership, head office has endeavoured to make joining the union as easy as possible. New members who wish to pay by direct debit can join the union on line or by telephoning our freephone members helpline 0800 376 3706 or by fill- ing in the application form on the opposite page. “As endorsed by the Annual General Meeting, our aim is to increase our membership base to 100,000 and I see this as an important aid to helping us achieve this goal. Help us to build this great union of ours by encouraging new members to join” says Bob Crow. On-line In January, the union launched the on line service and so far over 500 new members have joined by this method. Anyone with access to the internet and paying by direct debit can sim- ply visi t www.rmt.org.uk and click on Join RMT in the header or menu and follow the step-by- step process. No forms are required and a welcome pack and membership card will normally be sent the following working day. Payment over the telephone The union has also introduced the ability to join over the members’ helpline. RMT can now take new membership details and set up direct debits with welcome packs and membership cards also despatched the following work- ing day. The helpline now has the ability to transact credit and debit card payments. Any member wishing to make a single contribution instead of cash, or anyone who wish- es to make up arrears can now just pick up the phone and dial the helpline on freephone 0800 376 3706. Webshop You can also purchase RMT regalia by phoning the helpline or log on to the RMT website and visiting the web shop. Keep your membership details up to date Help us to help you to keep your membership details up to date. This is very important because if we have to write to you or carry out a ballot on important work-related issues it is essential that we have your job, grade and location accurately described. This can be done in a variety of ways: G View and change your own details on-line by visiting our web site and logging on to the members area G Advise your branch secretary who can also change details on line G Telephone the members Helpline 0800 376 3706 G Telephone your regional office G Complete and return the tear off slip in your diary Joining RMT couldn’t be easier 27