Unite delegatae Sarah Hacker joined the debate on education, on Sunday September 22. She said that “as a parent, school governor and councillor, I speak as someone who has real…Read more…
‘Brexit is a process, not a destination’
As Labour Party members gather for the annual conference, this year in Brighton, Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, is urging delegates to unite behind the Jeremy Corbyn’s position on Brexit….Read more…
Keep Thomas Cook flying call
Unite called on the UK government yesterday (Sepember 20) to intervene and ensure the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) does not remove Thomas Cook airline’s operating licence. The union,…Read more…
General election: ‘We’re ready for it’
Jennie Formby opened this year’s Labour conference on Saturday September 21 – here’s what she said: It’s wonderful to be here with you all here in Brighton for what I know is…Read more…
Unite at Labour: in the hall and on the fringe
Implementing an industrial strategy that supports jobs at the heart of a green economy and calling time on ‘bandit capitalism’ are among the key themes for Unite on the floor of this year’s Labour…Read more…
Gov’t safety fund slash ‘costing lives’
Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, is strongly backing a new campaign by Hazards magazine to force the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to halve the legally permissible exposure level to…Read more…
Climate change: Act now!
Unite assistant general secretary sends a message of support and solidarity to today’s (Friday September 20) climate change activists from Unite the union. Watch here
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Climate change action together
Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, and The Co-operative Bank have pledged to join forces to demand urgent action on climate change. To support the campaign on climate action the bank…Read more…
Rural schools under threat
Unite TUC delegate and rural activist Ivan Monckton makes an impassioned plea to conference to save our rural schools, on the final day of the conference, September 11. Watch here …Read more…
Potash mine plans on hold
Unite reacted angrily to the news today (Tuesday September 17) that Sirius Minerals has been forced to halt plans to build a potash mine in North Yorkshire. Once operational the potash mine…Read more…
‘Cloak of silence’
Unite assistant general secretary for legal affairs. Howard Beckett, will tomorrow (Tuesday September 17) accuse the airline industry of a ‘cloak of silence’ over toxic cabin air and fume events on…Read more…
‘We are not prepared to stand by’
Speaking in support of an emergency motion on Wednesday (September 11) on the latest Royal Mail dispute, Unite assistant general secretary Tony Burke explained Unite’s stance. “Unite…Read more…
‘Let’s reject hatred’
Unite delegate Lorraine Mannion, speaking for the first time, addressed Congress in support of a motion on homophobic and transphobic hate crime on Wednesday (September 11). She…Read more…
‘We need access now’
On the final day of the TUC Conference (Wednesday, September 11), Congress overwhelmingly passed an emergency motion demanding that HS2 takes immediate action to allow unions access to workers…Read more…
Burning the candle at both ends
Working excessive hours is making workers ill, damaging their relationship with loved ones, and putting themselves and the general public in danger. These were the conclusions and testimonies of the…Read more…
Solidarity with Cuba
Speaking in support of a motion on Cuba and the US blockade, Unite delegate Jayne Taylor told Congress on Wednesday (September 11) of Unite’s proud history of solidarity with Cuba. …Read more…
‘Human rights crisis’
Speaking in support of a motion on Colombia, Unite delegate Tommy Murphy highlighted the severe crisis around human rights in the country as well as the slow implementation of the peace agreement….Read more…
‘Redouble solidarity efforts’ call
Unite’s Philippa Marsden spoke from the heart when she addressed conference on Wednesday (September 11) in support of a motion on Palestine. She described the first-hand experience she…Read more…
‘Strengthen our internationalism’
On the final day of the TUC conference on Wednesday (September 11), Unite delegate Taj Salam spoke in support of a motion on International Labour Organisation (ILO) campaigning. He…Read more…
Support period dignity
Addressing the TUC in Brighton today (10 September), Unite delegate Bridie McCreesh called out her employer Newry Mourne and Down District Council in support of a motion on period dignity.
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