Govt’s ‘scrimping’ could cost lives
Friday, August 28th, 2020
Thirteen quid a day. Not a lot really when you take your bills, outgoings, kids’ school uniforms, gas – not to mention food – into account. It all adds up to ea...
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‘Safety first and foremost’
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Workers who need to self-isolate at a Banham Poultry factory in Attleborough, Norfolk, where 75 staff have tested positive for coronavirus, must receive ‘adequa...
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Unite fears for RAF Valley jobs
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Unite is deeply concerned that proposals recently presented to Unite reps could see 180 jobs cut from the Hawk contract at RAF Valley by 2033. The fears stem fr...
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“Truly shocking”
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Unite has today (August 27) revealed evidence of potential widespread jobs discrimination among British Airways cabin crew based at London Gatwick.
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‘Up your game Arriva’ call
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Bus company Arriva has been accused of a lax response to public and worker safety when one of its bus drivers tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.
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Unite: Extend job retention for extra year
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
According to Unite, the poll is evidence of deep-seated public concern that the UK is to cease the protection for workers hit by the Covid-19 pandemic too early...
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Staff ‘left reeling’
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
The announcement today (Wednesday August 26) that Gatwick Airport is to make 600 workers redundant is another bitter blow to the south east and highlights the g...
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A ‘horrible blow for staff’
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
Rolls-Royce’s announcement today (Wednesday August 26) that it is planning to close aerospace sites in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, and Annesley, Nottinghamshire, ...
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‘Come clean’ call to council
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
The decision by Lewisham council to extend the contract of Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to run the authorities leisure services has been condemned by Unite t...
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A 'united' kingdom?
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
Unite calls on people to keep community spirit as new research shows dissipating belief in unity after lockdown has eased
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‘Not quite lockdown’ for Brum
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
It was announced today (August 25) that Birmingham City Council is to introduce a series of legally enforceable measures from tomorrow to try and contain the sp...
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'All about greed and not need'
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
ESS Group accused of using Covid-19 to ‘steal’ working weeks and pay from MoD workers
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Metroline bus drivers take stand against remote sign on
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
London warned of bus chaos as angry drivers poised for strike action
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Appledore shipyard finds a buyer
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
Appledore shipyard purchase great news for Devon and for workers
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Victory for Care at Home staff
Monday, August 24th, 2020
Over 300 Care Home staff in South Ayrshire secure pay rise
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End delay in crane accident investigation call
Monday, August 24th, 2020
Unite reiterates call for HSE to publish initial findings into east London crane accident
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Rural jobs at risk
Monday, August 24th, 2020
New research finds 320,000 jobs in rural communities could be lost once the furlough scheme ends
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‘They shall not pass’
Friday, August 21st, 2020
Or as Nelson Mandela put it “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People are taught to ha...
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