Unite has teamed up with the Trussell Trust and the Mirror’s Real Britain in a Christmas appeal in support of foodbanks. On Wednesday (December 7), Labour MPs came to support the appeal…Read more…
Pensions fight
Unite South East regional secretary Jenny Formby (pictured right) joined hundreds of striking Unite members today (November 14) who are taking a stand against their employer, Atomic Weapons…Read more…
Give us a break
More than 850 Arriva bus drivers in West Yorkshire, members of Unite, went on strike today (November 14) in a dispute over pay and shifts. At the moment, bus workers drive up to five and half hours…Read more…
Placards at the premiere
Last night saw the West End premiere of Ken Loach’s new film about sanctions, I Daniel Blake. Unite Community members joined Ken on the red carpet – and Unite Community’s…Read more…
Oil strike – latest
Oil workers at Wood Group, members of Unite and RMT, took their first day of strike action as part of the latest 48-hour stoppage today (August 4) in an ongoing dispute over a massive cut in pay and…Read more…
United for steel – 2
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell discussing the latest steel situation with Unite steel workers. Pic by Mark Thomas
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At the heart of Unite
“Solidarity is at the heart of Unite,” said shadow chancellor John McDonnell as he made his address to Unite policy conference, today (July 14). He received no less than three standing…Read more…
United for steel
Stronger together – Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn meeting Unite steel workers at Unite’s policy conference in Brighton, today July 13. Still facing an uncertain future the steel…Read more…
Happy birthday to our NHS
Today marks the 68th birthday of our NHS. “Unite is proud of the NHS and the work our members do within in. We will continue to fight to protect our NHS, to ensure it can continue to care for…Read more…
Corbyn vote: Unite calls for openness and democracy
Reacting to the vote of the Parliamentary Labour Party’s confidence in the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said, “The extraordinary behaviour of Labour MPs…Read more…
After the hearing
Pictured is Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley, flanked by police and the press after today’s (June 6) select committee hearing where he was grilled by MPs. Pic by Mark Thomas
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Before the hearing
Pictured is Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley, smiling outside the Red Lion pub on his way to the parliamentary BIS select committee hearing on workplace practices at the sports clothing firm. …Read more…
Cider workers fight to save mill
Unite senior shop steward at Shepton Mallet Cider Mill, Stephen Faulkner (second left) leads Unite delegation on West Country job creation to Somerset MPs at House of Commons, today (February 23)….Read more…
Banner headline
Following the unfurling of the #SportsDirectShame banner at the Newcastle United versus Manchester United football match last night (January 12) Unite Community members continued to campaign…Read more…
Rally for steel
Hundreds of steelworkers gathered alongside their community in Scunthorpe today (November 10) to stand united in the fight to save their industry and jobs at Tata Steel. The rally steps up the…Read more…
‘Not rocket science’
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is pictured here addressing steel workers on how the steel industry can be saved. He said “We can invest in steel by investing in modernising our…Read more…
Save our steel
Pictured are Unite steel members outside Parliament today (October 28) on their way to lobby their MPs on the plant closures and job losses. Stayed tuned to UNITElive for more updates. …Read more…
Rousing applause
Unite delegates applaud new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at TUC today (September 15). Pic by Mark Thomas
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Pizza protest
It was hotter than an American Hottest pizza last night (August 10) as Unite turned up the heat in it’s campaign to get Pizza Express to give staff their full customer tips – and to stop…Read more…
Fight for 5
On the day (April 15) that McDonalds workers in America are protesting against poverty pay and appalling working terms, Unite members stood in solidarity at over 20 demonstrations throughout the UK….Read more…