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Len McCluskey - 'journey’s end'

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Former Unite general secretary Len McCluskey addressed conference today, October 20. In his final speech he particularly thanked Tony Woodhouse, Unite EC chair ...

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'Radical rethink necessary'

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Unite policy conference delegates highlight impact of Covid crisis on working people

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Ford Halewood electric drive investment strongly welcomed

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Unite has strongly welcomed the announcement on October 18 that Ford will build its new electric drive units at its factory in Halewood, Merseyside.

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Supply chain solidarity

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Unite policy conference delegates in lively debate at supply chain fringe meeting

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'We cannot stand by while members suffer'

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Mental health dominates health and safety debate at policy conference

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A sustainable Unite

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

Unite delegates affirm union's commitment to sustainability

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‘I’ll be standing right beside you’

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

Making her first address to Unite policy conference as newly elected Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham spoke of her strategy for success, today October 19.

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'Crisis of capitalism'

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

Unite delegates debate green industrial revolution and importance of a balanced energy policy

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Action now on climate emergency

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

Unite delegates highlighted the urgency of tackling the climate emergency

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'This dispute needs to be resolved sensibly'

Monday, October 18th, 2021

NHS drivers who make nationwide hospital deliveries are being balloted for strike action over low pay, Unite said today (October 18).

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‘Relentless in organising’

Monday, October 18th, 2021

As Unite’s sixth policy conference opens today (October 18) in Liverpool, UNITElive can report a number of inflation-busting pay victories for Unite members – w...

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Gov't 'sponsoring exploitation of drivers'

Friday, October 15th, 2021

Changes to lorry cabotage will result in driver exploitation and misery warns Unite

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'Solid collective action'

Friday, October 15th, 2021

Alpla UK Wigan pay strikes postponed following improved offer

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'Disappointed and angry'

Friday, October 15th, 2021

Council and school staff deserve increased pay offer, say unions

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'Tremendous victory'

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Lancashire bus strikes called off after drivers accept improved pay offer

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Chesterfield bus strikes off

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Chesterfield bus strikes suspended as new pay offer on the table

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'Resounding victory' at Manchester Metrolink

Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Strike fears on Manchester Metrolink ended as pay offer accepted

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Unite Teesside freeport hub established

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021

Teesside freeport: Unite moves to ensure no race to the bottom on jobs, pay and conditions

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