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McCluskey welcomes "glimmer of hope" for thousands of workers, but there can be no further delay

Responding to media reports that the chancellor is drawing up a new plan to subsidise workers' wages, Unite General Secretary, Len McCluskey, said: "w… Read news article

A guide to claiming for HAVS and strain injuries

Repetitive strain injuries can affect muscles, nerves and tendons in any part of the body, but they most commonly affect the hands, wrists, shoulders… Read news article

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Energy and utilities

As the leading union in the energy and utilities sector, Unite works closely with members who work i… View page

A guide to making a dermatitis compensation claim

Dermatitis is a common skin disease that results in inflammation of the skin. If you are exposed to hazardous substances or dangerous chemicals in th… Read news article

NHS can expect ‘no financial mercy’ by leaving the EU, Unite warns

Right-wing Brexit minister, Priti Patel, is ‘playing fast and loose with the truth’ by claiming that by leaving the EU there would be a cash boost to… Read news article

Diesel Emissions Claims

Diesel engine exhaust emissions, diesel fumes for short, are a public health risk. Classified as a C… View page

A guide on how to claim for an accident at work

If you have been involved in an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation. Read our guide to claiming for a workplace accident for more… Read news article

Legal resources for members, reps and officers

Unite members As a Unite member, you can access a range of comprehensive legal resources by log… View page

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A guide to contributory negligence

Have you been injured in an accident where you were partly at fault? You may still be able to bring a claim for compensation even if the other party p… Read news article

Silica dust

Symptoms of silicosis Symptoms of silicosis can take many years to develop and you may not notice… View page

Unite wins wage security for redundant Carluccio’s workers

In the first legal test of the government's job retention scheme (JRS), Unite, the union for hospitality workers, has secured clarification that the s… Read news article

A guide to claiming for an industrial disease

If you have been diagnosed with an industrial disease, you may be able to make a compensation claim. Unite Legal Services has significant expertise i… Read news article

Our promise to you

Unite insists on the highest professional standards from its panel of solicitors. By choosing Unite… View page

Unite takes action against diesel fumes ‘time bomb’

A major new initiative to protect workers from the ticking time bomb caused by exposure to diesel fumes has been launched by Unite, the UK’s largest u… Read news article

Threats to UK manufacturing and those not covered for statutory sick pay are key issues arising from the coronavirus outbreak

Emergency legislation is needed to ensure that millions of workers not entitled to statutory sick pay receive it from day one if they can’t work becau… Read news article