Unite has joined with trade unions across Britain to demand that Boris Johnson deploy the UK’s influence to prevent a humanitarian disaster as a result of the Turkish invasion of north and east…Read more…
No answers
The government “does not care” about the damage a no deal Brexit will do, Unite said yesterday after meeting with cabinet member Michael Gove. A delegation of long-serving manufacturing…Read more…
‘Time to care for the carer’
On World Mental Health Day today (October 10), Unite is shining the spotlight on the mental health issues facing ambulance staff. A new Unite survey, which has so far polled more than 550…Read more…
Happy World Mental Health Day?
Starting in 1992, World Mental Health Day has been observed for more than 25 years. And every year, the day has a theme – today (October 10) for example, the spotlight is on suicide prevention….Read more…
Stress is the top health and safety concern in UK workplaces
And the message from the shop floor is clear, it’s becoming a bigger and bigger problem.Read more…
On the frontlines
On World Mental Health Day today (October 10), UniteLive investigates the university mental health crisis – and the security staff in higher education who are tackling it on the frontlines. It’s…Read more…
Thomas Cook shops saved
Unite has welcomed the news that all 555 Thomas Cook shops have been bought by rival Hayes Travel, potentially saving 2,500 jobs. The independent travel firm’s owner John Hayes noted that…Read more…
‘Significant victory’
Drivers and passenger escorts on school buses for disabled children in Hackney accepted a financial settlement today (October 9) as they started strike action in their dispute over payments for…Read more…
Unite slams HSBC job cuts plan
Unite has demanded a “comprehensive response” from HSBC following reports that it is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs across its global operations. According to a report in the Financial…Read more…
‘Time is running out’
Amid mounting concern the that UK will crash out of the European Union without a Brexit deal, the country’s leading campaigning union, Unite, is to reconvene with cabinet minister Michael Gove…Read more…
‘Public inquiry now’ call
Three British Airways (BA) aircraft crew members became ill – with one needing hospital treatment – during a toxic cabin air incident last week. The incident happened during a BA Amsterdam to…Read more…
Fair Work: a voice for care workers
Most of us agree that social care needs more funding, but would this necessarily make social care work fairer?
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The long walk to protest
Former Thomas Cook cabin crew manager Rachel Murrell wanted desperately to be at last week’s demonstration in Parliament on Wednesday (October 2) — to stand with her colleagues and demand answers…Read more…
‘Divide and rule’ jobs move slammed
More than 70 Lincolnshire health visitors are being balloted for strike action as the long running pay dispute escalates with county council bosses trying to ‘divide and rule’ over future job roles….Read more…
‘Libraries are fundamental’
Libraries Week 2019 should highlight to the public why libraries should not be used as ‘soft targets’ for relentless austerity cuts, Unite said today (October 7). Unite, which is currently…Read more…
Give us the land! Open the gate!
Hundreds of protesters rallied in front of the Wrightbus factory in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Friday (4 October) calling for the firm’s 1,200 jobs to be saved.
The post Give us the land! Open…Read more…
Millions of low-paid workers don’t qualify for sick pay – and women are worst affected
It’s time to scrap the earnings threshold that is leaving 1.4 million women ineligible for statutory sick pay.Read more…
Supporting autistic workers in Wales
Autistic workers in Wales face daily discrimination. The shift to autism-friendly workplaces is long overdue – and it’s one that unions should be leading.Read more…
Why nuclear needs to be part of a just transition to a low-carbon economy
Unions support nuclear as part of a balanced energy mix that will deliver a just transition to a greener, fairer economy.Read more…
Unwaivering support
Hundreds of Thomas Cook workers were offered hope as they flocked to a massive jobs fair held at Manchester Airport on Thursday (October 3). The fair, spearheaded by the Greater Manchester…Read more…