Unite, which represents cabin crew, is calling on British Airways (BA) to revoke an appallingly authoritarian and unjust decision which has resulted in its Hong Kong cabin crew being dismissed…Read more…
‘Make way for a party that can’
Jeremy Corbyn said a no deal Brexit will be a “national disaster” that he will work to avoid as he met with EU officials in Brussels today (September 27) to discuss what would happen if Labour took…Read more…
Legal battle lines drawn
Unite is gearing up for a legal battle with Sainsbury’s over a collective grievance by the union’s members in the long-running ‘sign or be sacked’ contracts row affecting 123,000 workers. …Read more…
Patients before profit
The fight against NHS privatisation goes on as maintenance and estates staff at both York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust have gone on…Read more…
‘Eroded day by day’
The dire threat posed to health visiting in the UK has long been highlighted by Unite – and today (September 26) Unite delegate Joyce Still brought that message to the Labour Party conference. …Read more…
Wholly owned subsidiaries threat
Labour conference delegates were reminded of the clear and present dangers posed to the NHS through Tory privatisation by Unite today (September 26). First time speaker and Unite member Simon…Read more…
‘The new common sense’
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ignited the party’s conference in his closing speech this afternoon (September 26) as he called for a “radical plan to rebuild and transform our country”. He paid…Read more…
‘Important victory’
On the final day of the Labour Party conference (September 26) Unite delegate Ian Bruce moved an emergency motion on the crisis facing the Royal Liverpool Hospital, which had been mothballed…Read more…
Scrap the poverty premium
As we leave Labour’s 2018 annual conference the determination to be ready for a general election whenever it comes is strong. The message is clear we need to sweep these chaotic, heartless…Read more…
‘Cut to ribbons’
Unite delegate Ruth Hayes told the Labour Party conference yesterday (September 25) of the devastating impact Tory cuts have had on people up and down the country – in particular for those seeking…Read more…
‘Justice for all Palestinians’
Speaking in support of a motion on the rights of the Palestinian people on Tuesday (September 25), Unite delegate Claire Lees slammed the “racist nature of the new Israeli nation state law”. …Read more…
Liverpool Royal result
The government has announced it will step in to get the Royal Liverpool Hospital built following a delay in construction caused by the collapse of Carillion.
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Carillion’s £65m public shell-out shame
Taxpayers are set to fork out £65m to former Carillion workers who were made redundant following the company’s collapse in January, Unite has discovered. The union submitted a freedom of…Read more…
‘This is our moment’
The Labour party must fight tooth and nail for a Brexit in the interests of ordinary working people. This was Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner’s message as he spoke in support of…Read more…
‘Public vote’?
Unite spoke in support of a Brexit composite at the Labour Party conference that prioritises the need for a general election but leaves open the option of a “public vote” in the event that the Tories…Read more…
‘Stand together now’
Unite delegate Lenford Vassell told the Labour Party conference today (September 25) of his own experience as a ‘Windrush baby’. Both his parents were invited to the UK to help…Read more…
Youth worker pay deal win
Youth and community workers, members of Unite, along with staff side unions have voted to accept a two year pay deal starting from September 2018. Unite members voted overwhelmingly in favour…Read more…
Victory against discrimination
Unite, which represents bus drivers, is celebrating victory after London bus company Metroline, bowed to union pressure and reversed its decision to bar its driver Marcia Carty from wearing a hair…Read more…
End ‘bandit capitalism’ call
Unite assistant general secretary Gail Cartmail called for justice following construction giant Carillion’s collapse in a speech at the Labour Party conference today (September 25). She…Read more…
‘Get a grip’
The government must step in and make sure construction on a half-built hospital that is delayed because of the Carillion disaster is completed, Unite said yesterday (September 24).
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