Pay talks involving the drivers delivering Walkers crisps, who are employed by Eddie Stobart Ltd at its Warrington depot, are continuing – and, as a result, three days of strike action due to have…Read more…
Unite welcomes Coventry Gigafactory plans
Unite has welcomed plans by Coventry City Council and Regional City Airports to create an electric car battery factory, also known as a gigafactory, at Coventry airport. Coventry Council and Regional…Read more…
‘Into the clutches of poverty and hunger’
Pressure on chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift continues to mount as the next budget on March 3 nears. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the latest…Read more…
‘Good news in challenging economic times’
Unite has broadly welcomed today’s (February 15) announcement by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) of its Reimagine strategy that will mean no plant closures and no compulsory job losses. Unite said that this…Read more…
High rejection rates show the self-isolation payment scheme isn’t fit for purpose
It’s time to unionise the next generation of workers
Here’s how a young activist fell into the world of trade unions at the age of 18.Read more…
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) workers should join a union – and get actively involved
This #HeartUnions week, let’s reflect on the stories that show the difference organised labour makes to BME workers.Read more…
Count me in!
This heart unions week is different, and unions are adapting across he North East to the new challenges this presents. None more so than the Communication Workers Union (CWU), known in the movement…Read more…
GDP and the pandemic in 2020
The TUC have supported the measures to protect health and the measures taken to limit the financial impact on workers and their families, but much more needs to be done.Read more…
HeartUnions: the value of union learning in Wales
During Heart Unions week, we celebrate trade unions and how they make life better for working people. One of the most important ways they do this is through union learning and skills training,…Read more…
‘Covid secure hotels’ call
The BBC today (February 12) revealed leaked government guidelines for hotel operators ahead of its quarantine hotels policy which is due to begin on Monday (February 15), where travelers from…Read more…
Government quarantine hotels policy failing to protect workers
Unite, which represents thousands of workers in the hospitality and hotel sector, is warning that the government guidelines on quarantine hotels fails to adequately protect workers from being exposed…Read more…
Aston student union agreement win
Aston University’s student union has signed a recognition agreement with Unite, the UK’s leading union, ensuring that its staff have access to collective bargaining and other workplace rights. Aston…Read more…
‘Commitment to industry and learners’
During National Apprentices Week this week, Unite celebrates its partnership with JTL, a not-for-profit charity that is the biggest provider of apprenticeships in the electrical, heating and plumbing…Read more…
Quorn members secure ‘excellent’ pay deal
Quorn strike action off at Teesside factory as staff accept ‘excellent’ pay deal
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‘Solidarity is strength’
Bus drivers at Go North West in Manchester have voted overwhelmingly to strike — by 82 per cent — in a a fire and rehire dispute that has dragged on for months. Under the new contracts,…Read more…
‘Intermittent’ furlough misuse must stop call
Unite has today (February 11) called on WREN Kitchens to guarantee that it will not misuse ‘intermittent’ furlough at its factories in Howden, Barton and Scunthorpe to slash staff holidays and annual…Read more…
Unite welcomes Labour support for aviation
Unite welcomed Labour’s call today (February 11) for the government to introduce a sector specific support package for aviation.
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‘Devil will be in the detail’
Health secretary Matt Hancock today (February 11) announced government plans to overhaul the NHS in England by reversing reforms of the health service first introduced by then-prime minister David…Read more…
Don’t ignore tremendous job opportunities call
The UK’s top manufacturing leaders have joined forces today (February 11) to urge Boris Johnson to put rebuilding the sector at the heart of his roadmap, set to be announced on February 22,…Read more…