The extent of the government’s failure to save the iconic travel firm Thomas Cook was revealed today (October 15) in an inquiry by MPs investigating the collapse of the company. The…Read more…
Flooring workers ’roundly reject’ pay offer
More than 70 production workers at Forbo Flooring UK Ltd in Ripley, Derbyshire will stage the first of ten 48 hour strikes on Tuesday (October 15), after rejecting a new ‘unsatisfactory’ pay offer,…Read more…
Tips justice finally served?
In what’s been widely criticised as a party political broadcast, today’s (October 14) Queen’s Speech, at a time when the government has no majority, was branded by Unite as an empty gesture that was…Read more…
‘Brilliant news’
There were jubilant scenes in the Northern Irish town of Ballymena today (October 11) after an 11th hour deal was reached to save hundreds of Wrightbus jobs. One Wrightbus worker (pictured…Read more…
Nissan warning
Carmaker Nissan has come out with its strongest warning yet against a no-deal Brexit, in an intervention this week that mirrors concerns from Unite’s manufacturing reps. On Thursday (October…Read more…
Crossrail firms ‘sink to new low’
Unite, the UK’s construction union, has accused the joint venture company Costain/Skanska (CSJV) of union busting in their attempts to block a union official from its Bond Street Crossrail station…Read more…
Vortex
Knowledge dwindling. Emotions shrivelling I’m through the tunnel You’re cutting out Soon be at the station Privacy invaded Conversations shouted Internet apparatus Facebook…Read more…
Rise up For Rojava!
Unite has joined with trade unions across Britain to demand that Boris Johnson deploy the UK’s influence to prevent a humanitarian disaster as a result of the Turkish invasion of north and east…Read more…
No answers
The government “does not care” about the damage a no deal Brexit will do, Unite said yesterday after meeting with cabinet member Michael Gove. A delegation of long-serving manufacturing…Read more…
‘Time to care for the carer’
On World Mental Health Day today (October 10), Unite is shining the spotlight on the mental health issues facing ambulance staff. A new Unite survey, which has so far polled more than 550…Read more…
Happy World Mental Health Day?
Starting in 1992, World Mental Health Day has been observed for more than 25 years. And every year, the day has a theme – today (October 10) for example, the spotlight is on suicide prevention….Read more…
On the frontlines
On World Mental Health Day today (October 10), UniteLive investigates the university mental health crisis – and the security staff in higher education who are tackling it on the frontlines. It’s…Read more…
Thomas Cook shops saved
Unite has welcomed the news that all 555 Thomas Cook shops have been bought by rival Hayes Travel, potentially saving 2,500 jobs. The independent travel firm’s owner John Hayes noted that…Read more…
‘Significant victory’
Drivers and passenger escorts on school buses for disabled children in Hackney accepted a financial settlement today (October 9) as they started strike action in their dispute over payments for…Read more…
Unite slams HSBC job cuts plan
Unite has demanded a “comprehensive response” from HSBC following reports that it is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs across its global operations. According to a report in the Financial…Read more…
‘Time is running out’
Amid mounting concern the that UK will crash out of the European Union without a Brexit deal, the country’s leading campaigning union, Unite, is to reconvene with cabinet minister Michael Gove…Read more…
‘Public inquiry now’ call
Three British Airways (BA) aircraft crew members became ill – with one needing hospital treatment – during a toxic cabin air incident last week. The incident happened during a BA Amsterdam to…Read more…
The long walk to protest
Former Thomas Cook cabin crew manager Rachel Murrell wanted desperately to be at last week’s demonstration in Parliament on Wednesday (October 2) — to stand with her colleagues and demand answers…Read more…
‘Divide and rule’ jobs move slammed
More than 70 Lincolnshire health visitors are being balloted for strike action as the long running pay dispute escalates with county council bosses trying to ‘divide and rule’ over future job roles….Read more…
‘Libraries are fundamental’
Libraries Week 2019 should highlight to the public why libraries should not be used as ‘soft targets’ for relentless austerity cuts, Unite said today (October 7). Unite, which is currently…Read more…