Plans to shut the Honda plant in Swindon in 2022, threatening 3,500 jobs, sent shock waves throughout the nation as the country weighed up what it would all mean for a post-Brexit economy. …Read more…
‘He will live on’
Many may recognise the late Harry Leslie Smith as a kind-hearted, humorous and passionate advocate against austerity, from either seeing him speak publicly or reading one of his books. His son…Read more…
Birmingham council ‘riding roughshod’
Unite will begin balloting Birmingham bin workers tomorrow (February 22) over grave concerns about the council risking the safety of workers and the general public by ignoring the 2017 High Court…Read more…
Fight for the future
As formal consultations with Honda begin today (February 21) over the future of its plant in Swindon, Unite joined the first meeting of a taskforce set up to support workers. The taskforce…Read more…
‘Worst of all possible worlds’ threat
A merger between supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda was thrown into question today (February 20) after the competition watchdog said it found “extensive concerns” over the proposed tie-up….Read more…
‘Completely betrayed’
After Honda today (February 19) confirmed that it would be closing its plant in Swindon in 2022, Unite vowed that it would not take the news lying down and would continue to fight for jobs. …Read more…
‘This is not about money’
Birmingham bin workers today (February 19) took their first day of strike action in a dispute over Birmingham City Council making payments to some workers and not others, a move Unite has said is…Read more…
‘Rock solid’ support
Unite Birmingham bin workers took their first day of strike action today (February 19) — one that’s been described as ‘rock solid’. Unite assistant general secretary…Read more…
‘No stone unturned’
Following media speculation yesterday (February 18), Japanese car maker Honda this morning (February 19) confirmed that it would be closing its Swindon plant in 2022, putting 3,500 jobs at risk….Read more…
‘No platform for the future’
The reasons offered by the Independent Group for their departure from Labour at their launch press conference simply do not stand up to scrutiny. First, Brexit. Labour has opposed the Tories…Read more…
‘Managed’ no deal?
As a rudderless Theresa May drifts the country ever closer to the Brexit deadline of 29 March – risking economic disaster by crashing out of the EU – those Tories cheering calamity on have been…Read more…
‘Shattering body blow’
Another Brexit-fuelled blow to the embattled UK car industry came today (February 18) after reports emerged that automotive manufacturer Honda may be planning to close its plant in Swindon by 2022,…Read more…
Flybmi collapses
Unite is seeking urgent meetings with regional airline Flybmi after it collapsed into administration at the weekend (February 16), prompting an immediate cancellation of all of their flights. …Read more…
‘History will judge them’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey today (February 18) spoke out against the group of Labour MPs who have now split from the party. Speaking to the BBC this afternoon, he said that there was a…Read more…
‘Look at the reality’
We all know that Brexit is a divisive and emotive issue for many people. It now appears to be causing some, journalists included, to take leave of their senses. You can see that in the…Read more…
Brum bin strike to start
Members of Unite employed by Birmingham council on its refuse collection service will begin strike action tomorrow (February 19), in a dispute over ‘secret payments’ and blacklisting. Picket…Read more…
From multinational to local café
Unite member Lily Chasteau, 24, knows that even in the 21st century, some topics of conversation are still considered off-limits. “A friend of mine started her period when we were 14 and she…Read more…
‘Fighting a losing battle’
A&E wait times have reached the worst levels since records began, according to the latest NHS figures published this week (February 14). Hospital A&E units in England have seen only…Read more…
‘On the right road’
Black cab drivers’ union Unite praised mayor of London Sadiq Kahn for listening and acting after he announced a revised £42m package for the capital’s diesel taxi decommissioning scheme. …Read more…
Unite speaks your language
Workers who speak English as a second language will be able to access help and information on Unite the union’s website in their own language thanks to a new accessibility tool, which also boosts…Read more…