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Lindsey oil refinery workers, along with families and supporters, marched through the seaside town of Cleethorpes on Sunday (24 August) as part of the growing campaign to save the North Lincolnshire refinery. The refinery provides 10% of the UK’s fuel supply, is crucial to the regional economy and Unite is determined that its future must […]
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Workers threatened by the closure of the Lindsey oil refinery in North Lincolnshire will be taking their campaign to parliament on 3rd Sept – and are calling on Unite colleagues to join them. The “Save Lindsey Oil Refinery” rally takes place at 11am on Wednesday 3rd September outside the Houses of Parliament, with Unite protesters […]
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Six months after the Prime Minister promised to make funding available to invest in Grangemouth, workers are still waiting, and beginning to fear that the promised investment is nothing more than a mirage. The Grangemouth workers have launched an open letter aimed at Sir Keir Starmer for failing to deliver on his promises to provide […]
The post Show us the Money! appeared first on Unite Live.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have published a new joint report and guidance highlighting the growing global health challenges posed by extreme heat on workers. The report comes at a time when the UK has experienced four heatwaves in one summer and unions, including Unite, have been renewing calls […]
The post Time to change the law! appeared first on Unite Live.
Ruling highlights flaws in how regulations have been applied
The article Tribunal victory is good news for probation staff, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Ruling highlights flaws in how regulations have been applied
The article Tribunal victory is good news for probation staff, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Workers rallied outside the Lindsey oil refinery yesterday (Thursday 21 August), as demands on the government to take immediate action to secure its long-term future intensified. The rally was just the latest in Unite’s campaign to protect jobs at the site, and follows a demonstration outside Grimsby Town Hall in July, along with a planned […]
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Eligible households should ensure their name is on the electricity bill by end of this week
The article Last chance to automatically receive Warm Home Discount this winter first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Eligible households should ensure their name is on the electricity bill by end of this week
The article Last chance to automatically receive Warm Home Discount this winter first appeared on the UNISON National site.
After a year on the picket line workers remain strong in face of union-busting activities by waste management giant, Veolia, who still refuse to recognise their union for collective bargaining. The one-year anniversary of their strike action passed yesterday (19 August), and still the employer won’t recognise the Unite members right to have their union […]
The post Remaining resolute appeared first on Unite Live.
Tech can help with reducing waiting lists and admin but must be used responsibly
The article AI can help but it’s no substitute for trained and caring staff first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Tech can help with reducing waiting lists and admin but must be used responsibly
The article AI can help but it’s no substitute for trained and caring staff first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite and other unions across the East Midlands have signed the TUC Dying to Work charter with the East Midlands Combined Authority in Chesterfield yesterday (14 Aug) along with Claire Ward, the Mayor of the East Midlands. Regional Coordinating Officer Shaun Lee signed the charter, which sets out an agreed way that employers will support […]
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Unite members working in agriculture have backed a call by fire fighters for improved resources to tackle the increasing number of wildfires flaring up across the UK, as the countryside swelters under successive heatwaves. Following two major wildfire incidents this week, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) highlighted the dangers that the funding crisis for the […]
The post Fields of fire appeared first on Unite Live.
Overwhelming majority of health workers say they want to vote for strike action
The article Strike on the cards at Dorset hospitals in outsourcing dispute first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Overwhelming majority of health workers say they want to vote for strike action
The article Strike on the cards at Dorset hospitals in outsourcing dispute first appeared on the UNISON National site.
With ice creams and ad vans, UNISON forced the outsourcing giant to back down on proposed changes to pay frequency
The article NHS Forth Valley workers win against Serco first appeared on the UNISON National site.
With ice creams and ad vans, UNISON forced the outsourcing giant to back down on proposed changes to pay frequency
The article NHS Forth Valley workers win against Serco first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Increase in roles for newly qualified nurses and midwives
The article Newly qualified health workers deserve a clear path into NHS jobs first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Increase in roles for newly qualified nurses and midwives
The article Newly qualified health workers deserve a clear path into NHS jobs first appeared on the UNISON National site.