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Government accused of using ‘whiplash’ claims to prepare secret assault on injured workers

Britain’s largest union, Unite, accused the government of using a supposed ‘endemic’ of whiplash claims to prepare a secret assault on workers injured… Read news article

Government shielding dangerous employers from legal action as workers face bar on workplace injury claims

Unite, the UK’s largest union, is accusing the government of using a bill due to return to the Commons this week, to shield employers who play ‘fast a… Read news article

Mr D's Story

A member’s experience with a local law firm highlights the importance of using your Unite membership … Read full story

Unite warns Qantas against using ‘anti-union’ tactics to silence health and safety concerns

Britain’s largest union, Unite, today (Friday 18 May) warned Qantas airlines against employing ‘anti-union’ tactics to try and silence legitimate heal… Read news article

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John B's story

Unite member awarded compensation of £2,500 as a result of back pain caused by using faulty equipment at work. … Read full story

McCluskey: We need measures equal to the economic and public health emergencies upon us

Responding to chancellor Rishi Sunak's package of support for businesses announced on Tuesday 17 March and the prime minister's pledge to do `whatever… Read news article

Ross's story

Member compensated after accident at spa causes multiple injuries … Read full story

Alexander's story

Lack of training results in groundsman suffering injury at work … Read full story

Unsafe work equipment causes permanent tendon damage to member’s fingers

A Unite member who permanently damaged his fingers at work has received more than £8,000 in compensation. The 65-year-old from Isleworth in Middlesex… Read news article

Len McCluskey urges TUC to find courage in the face of the Trade Union Bill

This week, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey addressed delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton, and announced Unite’s intent to oppose and defy… Read news article

Unite member secures compensation after injury in work

With support from Unite Legal Services, a man has been awarded £12,830 after he was injured in work. Employed at a printing company, the trade union… Read news article

Ross P's story

Warehouse operative suffers head injury … Read full story

Metro train cleaner develops occupational dermatitis after being exposed to irritant cleaner

Unite member, Raymond, has received £15,000 in compensation after developing dermatitis from being exposed to an irritant cleaning product at work. … Read news article

Compensation secured for member injured at work

Unite Legal Services has secured £7,000 in compensation for a Plymouth man who developed a painful hand condition after working with vibrating tools. … Read news article

David C's story

Member who developed carpal tunnel syndrome secures compensation … Read full story

Gareth D's story

Member awarded compensation after faulty lorry handle results in fall … Read full story

London bus drivers ‘once again in eye of coronavirus storm’ need vaccine and protection priority

Commenting on Transport for London (TfL) figures that 57 staff, including 42 bus drivers, have died from coronavirus, and that around 10 per cent of T… Read news article

Accidents at work or away from work

Choosing Unite Legal Services for your work injury compensation claim At Unite Legal Services, we h… View page

Unite hails victory in Bromley council rep victimisation case

A union rep at Bromley council has won her employment tribunal (ET) case which found she was victimised for trade union activities, Unite, the country… Read news article

Fresh London bus strikes this week in battle to protect pay and conditions

London bus passengers should brace for further severe disruption this week, Unite the union has warned, after fresh strikes in a dispute over pay and… Read news article