In response to the vote by the people of the UK to leave the European Union yesterday (June 23), Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said, “Our country now faces profound change. The people…Read more…
Working people must not pay the price of leaving the EU
The result of the referendum is, of course, a disappointment for the TUC. We campaigned hard for Remain, because we believed that was the best option for working people’s jobs, wages and rights. But the British people have spoken – and they have voted to leave the EU. As the representatives of 6m…Read more…
UNISON statement on the EU referendum result
Over the coming weeks and months, all political leaders must think about how to address the issues that people in our communities care most about – falling incomes, insecure jobs, unaffordable…Read more…
Don’t forget to vote today
I believe that we can have that better Britain inside Europe, but however you vote today, remember to exercise your democratic right and vote. Because you can be sure that those who work to undermine…Read more…
Momentous decision
As voters head to polling stations today (June 23), in what’s set to be the most important decision in a generation — whether to remain in the European Union or leave — leaders of…Read more…
The Leave campaign’s 4 biggest euro-fibs
Leaders of the Leave campaigns have turned being economical with the truth into an art-form over the course of the EU referendum. To paraphrase legendary foreign correspondent Louis Heren, whenever…Read more…
Why I’m voting remain: Like you wanted to know…
First up, I obvs have a day job which involves trying to stop people from getting screwed over by bad bosses. So if I have to declare a personal interest in the outcome, it’s that leaving and…Read more…
As UNISON and Jeremy have argued – we should Remain and reform Europe
Tomorrow UNISON members will be joining the rest of our communities in making this once in a generation decision. UNISON has weighed up the arguments – and for rights at work, public services and…Read more…
Trade unions and manufacturing employers join together to warn of Brexit threat to jobs
It’s the final day of campaigning for the EU referendum and the focus must be on the economic realities of tomorrow’s decision. Today I’ve published a joint statement with Terry Scuoler, the CEO of EFF the manufacturers’ organisation. In it, we say: “Leaving would be a terrible gamble,…Read more…
Freedom of movement changed my life
In UNITElive’s third and final instalment of our series talking to members about what the EU has meant to them, Unite’s Myles Derbyshire explains how freedom of movement helped him find…Read more…
Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government
‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference
The article Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government first appeared on the…Read more…
Project hope
There is no need for a spoiler alert – Unite is fighting all the way for a remain vote and for Britain and British workers to build their future in unity with workers in the rest of Europe….Read more…
Yet another trade unionist speaks out for Remain
Today, a long-time member of one of the TUC’s affiliated unions spoke out in favour of a Remain vote in Thursday’s referendum. The union is the Professional Footballers’ Association…Read more…
We are just two days from a generation-defining vote, says UNISON
Speaking at UNISON’s annual conference in Brighton today (Tuesday) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “We are just two days away from a generation-defining vote, and the tragic events of…Read more…
Will young people swing the vote of the European Referendum?
The debate around mobilising young voters in the EU Referendum was the topic of the live studio debate organised by visual think tank COVi in partnership with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) last…Read more…
Diseases don’t respect borders
In UNITElive’s second instalment of our series in which we ask members what being in the EU has meant to them, we talk to Beverley, a biomedical scientist. The EU referendum debate has…Read more…
Being in the EU saved my job
With just days left before the UK makes a historic decision on June 23 – whether to leave the European Union or remain – UNITElive this week speaks to members about what being part of the EU has…Read more…
‘We can fight together for a more social Europe’
EPSU general secretary tells local government conference that Brexit would not ‘cure what is wrong in the EU, in the UK or elsewhere’
The article ‘We can fight together for a more social…Read more…
Brexit could drive up energy bills, says UNISON
Energy bills for millions of consumers could rise and power supplies may be more vulnerable if the UK votes to leave the EU later this week, says UNISON today (Monday). On the day of its annual…Read more…
When we stand together, we thrive
As this referendum campaign draws towards a close, I think everyone can agree on two things. First, it matters. As the moment of decision looms, this will be one of the most important…Read more…