Lighthizer said the timelines established in the 2015 Trade Promotion Authority law make it “nearly impossible” for Congress to consider a US-UK trade deal this year if the two sides manage to reach…Read more…
‘Sheer greed’
Unite, the principal aviation union, has accused Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) of using the Covid-19 pandemic as an excuse to permanently cut the pay and conditions of its workforce, a move Unite…Read more…
‘The scales are not balanced’
On Windrush Day today (June 22) Unite celebrates the legacy of migrants from the Caribbean and other countries who arrived between the 1940s and 1970s and helped build post-war Britain. Despite all…Read more…
Help them get the pay they deserve
Councillors from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being urged to sign up and support a fair and proper pay rise for council workers in an online letter launched by Unite, as part of its…Read more…
Justice call for Windrush victims
As Unite marks Windrush Day today (June 22), the union celebrates the vital contributions of Windrush generation migrants who just over seven decades ago sailed to the UK to help…Read more…
Furlough low-paid meter readers on full wages call
Morrison Data Services (MDS) can ‘well afford’ to pay furloughed London meter readers earning just above the national minimum wage their full wages, Unite said today (June 19). The union, which…Read more…
‘Get a grip’
Unite, which represents over 80,000 UK bus workers, has called on bus operators to “get a grip” to ensure passengers wear face coverings on buses. From last Monday (June 15), it has been a…Read more…
Three food processing plants close amid outbreak fears
Unite’s warning that food processing plants could turn into hotspots for Covid-19 transmission is coming to pass after three factories have shut amid suspected coronavirus outbreaks. On Thursday…Read more…
‘Stay safe not silent’
Protective kit for frontline workers in health and social care hit the headlines in a big way in March and early April. But since then, the story has receded from the news agenda. You’d be forgiven…Read more…
Heroes and zeroes
Each week here on UniteLIVE we bring you a new list of heroes and zeroes amid the coronavirus crisis. Here are this week’s latest. HEROES Marcus Rashford He’s more well-known for his…Read more…
Aviation firm told to ‘start playing by the rules’
Unite is warning that aviation company Menizes, which is threatening to make redundancies at Heathrow, must start following the rules or face the legal and industrial consequences. The company, which…Read more…
‘We need the government to step in’
Unite has continued to press the government over the need for tailored government support for individual sectors throughout the economy – from aerospace to hospitality to automotive and more – to…Read more…
Boris Johnson urged to support UK aerospace
Prime minister Boris Johnson must show the same ‘dedication’ to the lockdown-hit aerospace industry as he has to the £900,000 paint job being given to his official plane, Unite, the UK and Ireland’s…Read more…
‘Taking the pee’?
Unite has demanded that takeaways and major fast food chains stop breaking the law and allow fast food couriers to use their toilets. Unite has been contacted by several self-employed couriers who…Read more…
Currency production to move overseas
Unite, which represents the workforce at De La Rue’s factory in Gateshead,is urging the company to reconsider the announcement today (June 17) that it will cease banknote production at the site. The…Read more…
‘Take action now’ to support UK auto industry
Unite has called on the government to follow the lead of other countries, such as Spain, France and Germany, which have provided their manufacturing sectors with support to get through the…Read more…
‘Repair, recover and rebuild’
Towards the end of last year, I had a fascinating meeting with a major employer. They wanted Unite’s help with replacing their entire fleet of vans with electric ones built here in the UK. Good for…Read more…
‘Groundbreaking’ agreement in fight against racism
Unite’s Unity Over Division campaign has been given a big boost after an employer in Nottingham was the first to sign the anti-racism initiative’s charter. Unite and the Nottingham Community Housing…Read more…
‘Labour market on red alert’
The latest unemployment figures published today (June 16) show how deeply the coronavirus pandemic has hit the labour market, with the number of workers on UK payrolls plummeting by more than 600,000…Read more…
‘Do the right thing’
In a clarion call led by renowned footballer Marcus Rashford, the government has faced mounting pressure to extend free school meals throughout the summer. Rashford wrote a heartfelt open letter to…Read more…