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…
‘Painful blow for loyal workforce’
Unite has described the announcement that 1,100 agency workers at JLR’s factories will lose their jobs as more devastating news for the UK’s automotive communities. The workers are employed by…Read more…
Aviation job losses continue to mount
Job losses in the civil aviation sector continue to mount after Heathrow Airport announced it would axe 500 ambassadors, and Stobart Air said it would close its base in Southend Airport. The Heathrow…Read more…
‘Their lives mattered’
“I can’t breathe” – these were the dying words of not only George Floyd, who was murdered at the hands of US police last month but also were the final words of many people who died in the Grenfell…Read more…
Unite: ‘Act now’ call
Aviation has been one of the worst affected sectors since the pandemic began, with a 97 per cent reduction in passenger flights. Every prediction is that the sector will eventually recover – but in…Read more…
‘National disgrace’
A group of MPs from all sides of the Commons is absolutely correct in its denunciation of British Airways’ treatment of its staff, the leader of the UK’s most influential trade union has…Read more…