Nissan commits to Sunderland plant after post-Brexit deal

Unite welcomes Nissan COO’s backing of Sunderland plant but warns government must play a role to secure site’s long-term future

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Unite secures pay-out for former Halton Transport workers

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After initially being promised by the government last Autumn, this week the wait for the Further Education White Paper finally came to an end as... Read More

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Make travel to work safer call

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Brand Energy scaffolders strike

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UPS ‘recklessly endangering drivers’

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Northern England facing ‘crispstrophe’

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NHS mental health crisis

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Speed up NHS pay rise call

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Unite welcomes Nissan COO’s backing of Sunderland plant but warns government must play a role to secure site’s long-term future

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