Plymouth Princess Yachts workers secure 6.5% pay rise after strike ballot
Around 1,200 workers are set to benefit from the deal, which follows pay talks where the company originally offered no increase.
Unite urges Government to protect jobs as Liberty Steel placed into administration
Unite, which represents workers at the firm, said long-term guarantees are needed to protect employment and secure the company’s role in the UK’s critical national infrastructure.
Music events in Cardiff face disruption as bus drivers set to strike
Cardiff Bus workers are set to begin three weeks of continuous strike action later this month, in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
Majority of NHS staff reject pay offer and back strike action, Unite ballot shows
Sharon Graham said: “The NHS can’t be repaired while the government continues to erode pay and drastically cut NHS budgets.”
25% of women sexually assaulted at work, Unite survey finds
Over half (56%) had received sexually offensive jokes and unwanted remarks, 43% had been inappropriately touched.
Unions welcome new construction skills drive from Government
Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.
Union warns 20,000 defence jobs at risk without Typhoon investment
Unite the Union has urged ministers to provide immediate clarity on the future of the country’s fighter aircraft strategy.
Liverpool University staff to strike over enforced increase in on-campus working
Workers will walk out on 20th June and 21st June, which are key open days.
Tata Steel workers in Northern Ireland to strike over pay rates at minimum wage
Unite is calling for a pay deal to restore wage gaps that have disappeared as the national minimum wage has risen.
Unite calls on employers to recognise carers in the workplace
Unite said a carers’ passport would help staff document their need for flexibility and support.
Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote for further industrial action
The industrial action, which began in January, stems from the council's proposal to restructure pay, potentially resulting in reductions of up to £8,000 per year for some workers.
Liverpool Hospital lab workers halt strike to support city centre incident
Over 50 microbiology staff from Liverpool Clinical Laboratories were due to walk out on 27th May after striking on 22nd and 23rd May over staff shortages and burnout.
