Len McCluskey, leader of the influential Unite trade union has urged the government today (Thursday March 19) to act now to reassure working people that their incomes will be guaranteed if they are…Read more…
‘Urgent action needed to avert catastrophe’ call
Unite’s Len McCluskey, said that the union stands ready to play it’s part throughout this time of crisis.
“It is abundantly clear that we need a package of measures equal to the public health and…Read more…
‘Pillar of decency’
It is with the utmost sadness that I must advise that our friend and colleague Mr Ed Sabisky died yesterday (Sunday, March 1) in hospital following his stroke ten days ago. At this tragic time…Read more…
Why you should be a trade unionist
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey presents the case for joining a trade union in a new book, entitled Why You Should Be A Trade Unionist, published on Tuesday, January 28 Drawing on…Read more…
‘We will win’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey made a blistering attack today (October 16) on hardline Lincolnshire council bosses attempting to impose a two-tier ‘divide and rule’ jobs role on their health…Read more…
‘Keep your eyes on the prize’
Moving a motion on industrial strategy at this year’s Labour Party Conference, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey on Monday (September 23) highlighted the significance of Jeremy Corbyn – a…Read more…
‘Murdered by uncaring capitalism’
Unite general secretary addressed a packed Unite fringe last night, September 21 on working class miscarriages of justice. He said: Less than a week after the 2017 general election we watched…Read more…
‘Brexit is a process, not a destination’
As Labour Party members gather for the annual conference, this year in Brighton, Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, is urging delegates to unite behind the Jeremy Corbyn’s position on Brexit….Read more…
The joke’s on Johnson
Unite leader Len McCluskey issued a call to arms ahead of an expected general election at the TUC Congress today (10 September), mocking Boris Johnson as a wannabe Churchill more akin to Disney…Read more…
‘Some tough battles along the way’
Unite general secretary Len McClusket moved the vote of thanks to the outgoing TUC president, Mark Serwotka. He said: I’m delighted to move this vote of thanks to our presiding…Read more…
‘You are the lifeblood of Unite’
The Unite delegation met early on Sunday morning (September 8) to discuss Unite’s input at this year’s Trades Union Congress (TUC) conference, held in Brighton, September 8 to 11. Len started…Read more…
‘Honest approach’
In a bid to rule out a disastrous no deal Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn has put forward plans to make himself a caretaker Prime Minister after forcing out Boris Johnson with a no confidence vote when MPs…Read more…
‘Challenging times – nothing will divide us’
I will take the opportunity of having our key activists from across the union, here in one place, to make a couple of points. The first is that we are facing challenging times. Brexit is one…Read more…
‘No platform for the future’
The reasons offered by the Independent Group for their departure from Labour at their launch press conference simply do not stand up to scrutiny. First, Brexit. Labour has opposed the Tories…Read more…
‘History will judge them’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey today (February 18) spoke out against the group of Labour MPs who have now split from the party. Speaking to the BBC this afternoon, he said that there was a…Read more…
‘Look at the reality’
We all know that Brexit is a divisive and emotive issue for many people. It now appears to be causing some, journalists included, to take leave of their senses. You can see that in the…Read more…
‘Harry was a giant’
Unite paid tribute to the late Harry Leslie Smith, RAF veteran, author and anti-austerity activist, at a memorial event called Remembering a Rebel, held at Conway Hall in central London last night…Read more…
‘Action not warm words’
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey today (January 24) met with prime minister Theresa May to press the trade union movement’s case for unequivocal protection of jobs, investment and workers’…Read more…
Extend Article 50 call
As prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal faces continued opposition in Parliament ahead of an MPs’ vote scheduled for next week, Unite leader Len McCluskey today (January 9) reiterated the union’s…Read more…
Extend Article 50 call
As prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal faces continued opposition in Parliament ahead of an MPs’ vote scheduled for next week, Unite leader Len McCluskey today (January 9) reiterated the union’s…Read more…