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Female Barista

Uniting The Hospitality Industry

 
UK Hospitality Union (UKHU) is rooted in decades of real experience across the hospitality sector. We understand the pressures behind the smiles: long shifts, late finishes, unpredictable hours and the expectation to keep serving, whatever may be happening behind the scenes.

Our members work across restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars, kitchens, catering services and beyond. They are the people whose skill and hard work keep Britain’s hospitality industry running, yet their contribution is too often undervalued and their voices ignored. UKHU exists to change that.

Workplace representation is at the heart of our union. When members face disciplinary action, grievances, disputes, harassment, unsafe conditions or unfair treatment, they do not have to face their employer alone. We provide informed, practical and personal support, grounded in a genuine understanding of the realities of hospitality work.

We believe dignity, respect and safety should be guaranteed in every hospitality workplace, not treated as privileges. UKHU stands beside workers, protects their rights and makes sure their voices are heard.

You keep hospitality running. UKHU stands up for you.

 

Who can join?

Anyone who works within the UK's hospitality industry can join the UKHU
 
Members include, but are not limited to: baristas, hotel staff, restaurant staff, chefs, event caterers, bar staff, housekeeping, hospitality admin staff.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

My issue at work occurred before I joined UKHU,
can you still help me?


As a member funded union we must always prioritise our existing members which means that whilst we can usually advise new members on pre existing issues we do not routinely provide representation for them.

 

I work as security at a hospitality venue, can I join?

We do not cover security workers but our sister union, the Security Industry Federation does, please visit www.sif.org.uk


 

I only work part time in the hospitality industry,
can I still join?


Yes! Whether you are full time, part time or on a zero hour contract you can join the UKHU if you work in the UK's hospitality industry.

 

UK Hospitality Union Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company number: 15934736

Copyright UK Hospitality Union 2026

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