Unite, the union representing over 20,000 London bus workers, is calling on Transport for London (TfL), bus operators and the mayor of London to act swiftly to resolve the problem of pedal confusion…Read more…
Teesside Freeport pay win
Workers employed by PD Ports in Teesside have secured a significantly improved pay deal following long and extensive negotiations. Unite, which represents the workforce, has secured a two year deal…Read more…
‘Standing together in unity’
NHS drivers who make nationwide hospital deliveries have called off strikes after securing a ‘substantial’ pay deal, Unite said today (December 9). Around 200 HGV and van drivers, who are…Read more…
Campaigners warn South Shields construction company over strike breaking
A giant inflatable rat will join campaigners outside a South Shields company, called Rope Access Trade Solutions. The company stands accused by Unite of supplying workers to help British Steel break…Read more…
‘Benchmark deal for all other bus companies to follow’
Unite has welcomed news today (December 8) that more than 1,300 First Bus Glasgow drivers are set to receive an inflation busting pay rise over the next two years.
The post ‘Benchmark deal for all…Read more…
‘Unite took on the company – and won’
In the old days if Stagecoach drivers at a local depot took strike action, the bus giant would put the word out for scabs from outside the area to earn as much overtime as they could get by covering…Read more…
Next steps – Amazon now in Unite’s sights
In a ‘ground breaking move’ Sharon told the Sunday Mirror on December 5 that her next target would be none other than the global mega-billions business, Amazon together with its multi-billionaire…Read more…
One hundred days of winning for you
Sharon Graham – elected as Unite general secretary on August 27 has, by December 6, her first 100 days in office, won literally millions of pounds in extra pay and conditions for members.
The post…Read more…
One hundred days of winning for workers
Over 90 Argos lorry drivers based at the Heywood depot in the North West see their basic rate of pay increase by an incredible 31 per cent – meaning annual earnings increase from £26,699 to…Read more…
Winning for workers
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, who has now served her first 100 days in office, has introduced radical changes to the way the union operates, focusing its entire resources on winning for…Read more…
Hospitality staff subjected to abuse and death threats over mask wearing
Unite has demanded Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, acts now to ensure mandatory mask wearing for customers visiting hospitality venues across the UK, in the same way that those travelling on…Read more…
Liverpool dockers secure improved pay deal
Dock workers employed at the port of Liverpool have accepted a significantly improved pay offer.
The post Liverpool dockers secure improved pay deal appeared first on UNITElive.org.Read more…
We need real, systemic change to stop violence against women and girls
The 25th of November marks the beginning of the 16 days of international activism focusing on eliminating violence against women and girls.Read more…
South West Sainsbury’s shortage fears ended as DHL drivers agree inflation beating pay increase
Fears that supplies to Sainsbury’s stores across South West England could be severely disrupted prior to Christmas have ended after lorry drivers, employed by DHL, accepted an inflation beating 14…Read more…
We can’t let the government drag London Transport back to the 70’s
Transport for London (TfL) faces a devasting hole in its budget unless central government provides additional funding.Read more…
We need HS2 in its entirety and a proper Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Conservatives have made lots of big promises about rail investment. But they won’t count for much, if the rumours that the eastern leg of HS2 is being cancelled, and Northern Powerhouse Rail…Read more…
The government’s plans for care takes from the poor and protects the rich
The Health and Care Bill in reality only protects the homes and assets of the wealthy. Read more…
‘Landmark case’ in fight against NHS hiving-off
The takeover of GP practices in London by US health insurance giant Centene Corporation will be subject of a judicial review in early 2022 after more than £70,000 has been raised by the public to…Read more…
Time for tea? Time for talks more like
Unite has called for urgent talks with consumer goods giant Unilever, following the sale of its tea division to private equity group CVC Capital Partners, part of the group at the heart of the…Read more…
Workers must not pay for pandemic
Unite’s leader Sharon Graham said the union will continue to base claims on the RPI (retail price index) figure rather that CPI (consumer price index) because it better reflects the actual price rise…Read more…