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Feeling the heat?

Friday, July 31st, 2020

Amid latest heatwave, Unite reiterates call for maximum working temperature

4 min

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Unite fears for vulnerable as shielding ends

Wednesday, July 29th, 2020

At first being outside was terrifying. Masked and gloved up what would happen if I encountered another human being? Passers-by must have seen the fear in my eye...

8 min

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Increase in hunger 'miserable legacy' of pandemic

Wednesday, July 29th, 2020

New gov't-commissioned review calls for free school meals expansion

8 min

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Heroes and zeroes

Friday, July 24th, 2020

UniteLIVE highlights the latest heroes and zeroes amid coronavirus crisis

7 min

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Heroes and zeroes

Friday, July 17th, 2020

UniteLIVE highlights the latest heroes and zeroes amid the coronavirus pandemic

9 min

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'They're left totally in the dark'

Friday, July 17th, 2020

In part two of our series on rural poverty, we highlight the plight of migrant workers

10 min

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PM grilled over British Airways' fire and rehire plans

Wednesday, July 15th, 2020

BA staff and supporters hail Labour leader Kier Starmer’s intervention over BA’s landing slots

6 min

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'We will overcome'

Wednesday, July 15th, 2020

This year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival 2020 starts Friday, July 17 and runs through till Sunday July 19. The festival is for many the highlight of the trade un...

7 min

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Heroes and zeroes

Friday, July 10th, 2020

UniteLIVE highlights the latest heroes and zeroes of the coronavirus crisis

10 min

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'Bleak day for Britain's workers'

Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak fails to support hardest hit sectors or extend furlough scheme

7 min

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Recognise NHS staff’s effort with pay rise

Monday, July 6th, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic reinforces – not diminishes – the strong case for the NHS workforce to receive a ‘beyond substantial’ pay rise for 2021-22, Unite said ...

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In the line of duty

Friday, July 3rd, 2020

It’s rare for Unite Ireland senior regional organiser Davy Kettyles to watch breakfast TV – he normally listens to Today on Radio 4. But on one fine May morning...

7 min

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Heroes and zeroes

Friday, July 3rd, 2020

UniteLIVE highlights the latest heroes and zeroes amid coronavirus crisis

11 min

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Heroes and zeroes

Friday, June 26th, 2020

UniteLIVE highlights the latest heroes and zeroes amid the coronavirus pandemic

10 min

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'The scales are not balanced'

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

Windrush migrants’ descendants still face institutions blighted by systemic racism

7 min

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Justice call for Windrush victims

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

As Unite celebrates Windrush Day, the union calls for action

5 min

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'Stay safe not silent'

Friday, June 19th, 2020

Unite teams up with Frontline Live platform to ensure health and care workers get the PPE they need

8 min

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Heroes and zeroes

Friday, June 19th, 2020

UniteLive highlights the latest ‘heroes and zeroes’ amid coronavirus epidemic

7 min

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