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Birmingham bin agency workers dismissed for speaking to colleagues, Unite claims

The three temporary workers, one with five years of service and another with two but with minimal employment protections, were allegedly told they were being dismissed “due to a lack of work”.

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French trade unionists head to Sheffield to join picket line with Veolia refuse workers

French CGT members are joining workers, members and activists from the Unite in protest against Veolia who are refusing to recognise Unite to represent their workers.  

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Unite lambasts bin lorry firm charging thousands for safety upgrade after Coventry worker’s death

Unite has criticised bin lorry manufacturer Terberg for charging councils thousands for a mandatory safety upgrade it originally promised would be free, following a refuse worker's tragic death in Coventry.