Unite leader Len McCluskey has demanded Theresa May call a general election after her Brexit plans were humiliatingly rebuffed at the EU leaders conference in Salzburg yesterday (September 20)….Read more…
Govt must heed Bank’s Brexit warning
The governor of the Bank of England issued a stark warning over Brexit to cabinet ministers on Friday (September 13), telling them that a no deal exit could be as economically crippling as the 2008…Read more…
Bringing back fairness to work
Plans announced by the shadow chancellor John McDonnell to strengthen the rights of ‘gig economy’ workers and trade unions, show Labour has the determination to bring back fairness to working life,…Read more…
‘The vote we desperately need’
I think we can all agree that Brexit is the biggest challenge facing our movement today – graphically illustrated by Steve’s excellent opening contribution. The jobs of our members, their…Read more…
Block no-deal Brexit call
TUC congress delegates have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Unite motion to mobilise against a “cliff edge” Brexit and for a general election in the event of a deal that does not protect workers’…Read more…
“Len McCluskey hits out as he joins fellow union bosses in urging party to adopt full IHRA definition”
Well said! elected General Secretary of UNITE, Len McCluskey who gave support in advance of the Labour Party NEC meeting on Tuesday, where the issue regarding the IHRA definition will be discussed and hopefully begin to be resolved.
I also agree …Read more…
Saying no to the politics of division
As trade unionists we stand for world peace and prosperity. We stand for equality, justice and respect. As trade unionists we stand against bigotry. We stand against sexism and misogyny. We…Read more…
Happy Birthday NHS from Unite
To the tune of Stevie Wonder’s Happy Birthday and lit by a sparkling laser display, Unite delegates gave greetings and thanks to the NHS, saluting Unite’s NHS members. Unite…Read more…
Divided we fall
Unite’s conference today resolved that our union will campaign to encourage all football, fans and supporters’ clubs to take a stand against the Football Lads’ Alliance (FLA).
The post Divided we…Read more…
Winning for members
Unite general secretary Len McCluskey opened the union’s policy conference today (July 1) as he highlighted how Unite was fighting and winning for its members, for social justice and for change….Read more…
‘100 years young’
Unite celebrated the 100th birthday of one of the union’s longest serving members on Friday (June 22). Former Unite shop steward and retired fitter and turner engineer and train repairman Tom…Read more…
Unions organising the modern workforce
My Twitter timeline has been full of messages of support and praise for Unite’s historic recognition deal with Ryanair this week, from those celebrating that they can finally fly with the low-price…Read more…
Fighting for a better world
Last weekend I enjoyed the great British sunshine with fellow trade unionists in Doncaster and Chesterfield as we marched for May Day. Like millions of workers across the world we were celebrating…Read more…
‘Stand up for a better deal’
Thousands of protestors, including Unite members from across the country will gather in London tomorrow (May 8) for a TUC rally calling for a “new deal for working people”. Set to be one of…Read more…
Happy Birthday, Harry!
Second World War veteran, best-selling author and anti-austerity activist Harry Leslie Smith celebrated his 95th birthday on Sunday (February 25). Harry, who has worked with Unite and the…Read more…
Why workers need a strong union
I spoke today at the plenary session of Unite’s national equality conference. It brought together delegates from each of the union’s equality conferences taking place this week in Blackpool – women,…Read more…
‘Support forces for peace’ plea
Unite is outraged at the Turkish military attacks on the Kurdish population and security forces of Afrin, Syria – as yesterday (January 29) Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, told foreign…Read more…
Sorry tale of fat cat greed
Greedy Carillion fat cats are still creaming exorbitant amounts of taxpayers’ cash handed to them by the Tories, even as tens of thousands face losing their jobs following the construction firm’s…Read more…
Don’t close a healthy plant call
Len McCluskey has warned Peugeot-owner PSA that attempts to close the Vauxhall plant at Ellesmere Port will result in Unite making sure “their UK market is finished for good”. Unite’s general…Read more…
Stronger unions are vital
In one area after another, Unite is now leading the labour movement across Britain and Ireland. Politically our role is central. The part we have played in bringing a radical progressive…Read more…