Sheffield refuse workers vote to continue strikes in dispute against Veolia
Sharon Graham said: "Despite Veolia's game playing and its refusal to do what is fair and right, the workers have remained strong and have reaffirmed their strike mandate."
Union targets industry water conference as campaign against Veolia escalates
Unite members working in Sheffield have been on continuous strike for months in order to get their union recognised for collective bargaining.
Unite files ethical trading complaint against Bakkavor as dispute escalates
Unite has made a complaint to the ETI which ensures compliance with international labour standards in the global supply chains of companies.
‘Employers must not be allowed to play fast and loose with workers’ pensions’, warns Unite
Following the government's recently announced plans to allow companies to invest surpluses from DB schemes, Unite has warned them.
Investment conference hit by protests over ‘fire and rehire’ accusations for sponsor Pemberton
The Miami Global Alts investment conference has been hit by protests against sponsor Pemberton’s links to exploitative employment practices.
Unite secures recognition agreement for Advocacy Service Aberdeen staff
Unite Scotland has secured a union recognition agreement covering workers based at the Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA).
Huddersfield-based First West Yorkshire drivers strike after rejecting pay deal
The drivers rejected a pay deal from First West Yorkshire that would see pay rise to £15.43 an hour from April 2025.
Unite secures recognition agreement for security workers at Sullom Voe terminal
The recognition agreement covers around 20 workers providing security services on site for EnQuest.
Heathrow expansion welcome, but lack of strategy threatens jobs, says Unite
Unite warned that a lack a coherent industrial strategy jeopardises the government’s plans and risks alienating workers.
Pensioners missing meals due to winter fuel allowance cut
Pensioners are missing meals, having to shelter in libraries due to the government’s cuts to the winter fuel allowance Unite has found.
Northern Ireland SEN schools’ preference for temporary classroom assistants is risking child safety, says Unite
The union has expressed concerns about a race-to-the-bottom on classroom assistant positions at SEN schools in Northern Ireland.
Gloucestershire Stagecoach strike threat ends following 11% pay rise
This includes an increase of approximately £1 an hour effective from January 2025.
