Unite assistant general secretary Tony Burke moved a motion today at the TUC conference, arguing for stronger collective bargaining to lift wages. Soon after the Tories election…Read more…
‘Raise our sights’
Unite delegate Suki Sangha addressed the TUC conference today (September 14) highlighting the struggles of those in service industries, such as care, hospitality and cleaning, in which exploitation…Read more…
‘Lifelines of our communities’
Unite EC member Mohammad Taj addressed TUC Congress on transport today (September 14). Unite has a long and proud record of representing transport workers and making the case for high…Read more…
Take heart comrades
Don’t let the Tory ‘schoolboy bullies’ get you too despondent – was Unite general secretary Len McCluskey’s message to a packed fringe meeting on the trade union Bill. The Institute of Employment…Read more…
Paying the price for industry’s failures
Unite EC member Jane Stewart spoke at the TUC conference today (September 14) in support of a motion highlighting the current issues members in the offshore oil and gas industry now face. …Read more…
‘Crucial component’ of the economy
Unite delegate Dai Bowyer spoke about the UK’s steel industry and what must be done to protect its future at the TUC conference today (Monday September 14). “Unite and Community are proud of our…Read more…
Culture change call
On Sunday (September 13), Unite conference delegate Jane Stewart spoke on positive consultation and employee engagement. She said that Unite supported the motion but had some reservations as…Read more…
Support local newspapers call
Unite print worker Tom Murphy seconded an NUJ motion at the TUC conference yesterday (September 13), calling for support for local newspapers. In his speech, Murphy highlighted the need for…Read more…
Recovery? What recovery?
In the first speech of the conference, Unite AGS Gail Cartmail moved a motion on productivity and investment – calling for “good work in a fairer and stronger economy.” She said that despite…Read more…
Conference first!
Pictured is Unite AGS Gail Cartmail adding the final touches to her speech on productivity. Gail moved the conference’s first motion on behalf of Unite. Pic by Mark…Read more…
Giving hope to working people
Pictured is Unite general secretary Len McCluskey being interviewed by ITV news at this year’s annual TUC conference. The 147th Congress is being held in Brighton from today Sunday September…Read more…