We are in the very early stages of discussion, with much progress yet to be made before your union can be confident that the plans to re-open the economy put you, your safety and your communities…Read more…
Bus services must be safe call
In particular, Unite is most concerned that as passenger numbers increase, buses that have been out of service since the beginning of the lockdown will be brought back in to use.
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‘We are worth more’
Today (Monday May 4) Unite has launched a social media campaign with a powerful video highlighting just how vital our council worker members have been in keeping our communities working during the…Read more…
Hold firm plea
Responding to the news that Rolls-Royce is looking to cut ‘up to 8,000’ UK jobs, Unite called for the company today (May 4) to ‘hold firm’ and avoid short-term action which could hamper its emergence…Read more…
Restoring confidence
Ahead of Unite assistant general secretary Diana Holland’s talks later this week with the department of transport, on Saturday May 2, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme asked her what she thought how…Read more…
‘We will not forget their sacrifice’
Workers Uniting, the transnational union representing over 3m workers across the UK, Ireland, United States, Canada and Mexico, pays tribute and stands in solidarity on this International Workers Day…Read more…
‘The British people will be astounded’
Last night, (April 30) Unite GS Len McCluskey in an interview on BBC News at Ten told the British people that they “would be astounded” by the way British Airways is treating its loyal staff.
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‘Smash and grab opportunism’
British Airways accused of ‘two-faced approach’ as parent company accepts one billion Spanish bailout
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‘I survived Covid-19’
Unite London and Eastern region education officer Danny Freeman on how he survived the coronavirus – thanks to the truly heroic efforts of NHS staff
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Suspend London Dial-a-Ride service call after driver dies
Following the tragic death of Unite member Patrick David last weekend from Covid-19, Unite is demanding that Transport for London’s Dial-a-Ride service, for which Mr David worked, be temporarily…Read more…
‘Another premature announcement’
“The statement by Ryanair, which follows hot on the heels of the British Airways announcement, further underlines why it is absolutely imperative that the UK works with all relevant stakeholders to…Read more…
Heroes of the year – Nissan workers making life-saving PPE
Our Nissan members are working with management on a Unite-inspired initiative to make life-saving PPE
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‘Austerity linked to govt’s Covid19 response failures’
Former Unite regional secretary and Birkenhead MP Mick Whitley says Tory cuts shouldn’t be forgotten this May Day
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Heroes and zeroes
Every week, UniteLIVE has been highlighting all the heroes and ‘zeroes’ of the coronavirus crisis. This week’s heroes are especially poignant after Unite marked International Workers’ Memorial Day on…Read more…
Celebrating strong trade unions
The “new normal” must mean the labour movement keeps our seat at the table with a real plan for changing our economy for the good and for a long-term New Deal for Workers — the campaign we launched…Read more…
‘May Day is our day’
May Day is our day. We may not be on the streets but we are not silent. Listen closely. That sound you hear, that’s Britain’s working people – stirring, determined and coming for justice.
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‘Best serving our nation at this time’
But while we may not be marching, your contribution to the nation’s well-being has never been more evident. It is workers like you who are best serving our nation at this time. For your sacrifices…Read more…
Heroes of the year – Danny Freeman
Another world is possible – it’s up to us all to make it happen when this is all over. Please celebrate each day and enjoy the simplest things in life – the sun or rain on your face, a beautiful…Read more…
Covid-19 life sum should go to bus workers too call
Unite national officer for passenger transport Bobby Morton wants the transport secretary to urgently investigate how the £60,000 life assurance payment, can now be extended to these key bus workers….Read more…
‘The exact opposite of what our great nation stands for’
This is a company that only a few weeks ago sent an internal email urging pilots and cabin crew to come into work and help repatriate thousands of UK citizens despite the chronic lack of on-board…Read more…