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Samuel M's Story

Employers forced to pay compensation of £3,200 due to their failure to provide adequate work equipment … Read full story

Member compensated after accident at work leads to early retirement

A lorry driver who had to take early retirement after an accident at work has been compensated thanks to Unite Legal Services. As he was making a del… Read news article

Coronavirus: Employers urged not to penalise workers for self-isolation

Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, is calling on employers to ensure that workers who are required to self-isolate due to coronavirus fears, a… Read news article

Iain's Story

Unite member receives £7,500 in compensation following a finger injury. … Read full story

Cargo handler wins six-figure payout

A Unite member who broke two limbs in a traumatic fall at an airport has won £150,000 compensation thanks to Unite Legal Services. The accident happe… Read news article

Unite Legal Services states that the ‘time is now’ for an Electoral Reform

Speaking at the Electoral Reform Society's fringe event at this year’s Trade Union Congress conference in Brighton, director of Unite Legal Services,… Read news article

David B's story

employer who ignores reported vehicle fault is held to account … Read full story

Jean D’s story

Unite member receives £3,000 for fall at work. … Read full story

Employee sacked after raising health and safety concerns wins compensation with Unite Legal Services

Unite member, Adrian, was working as a porter within a residential block of flats when he was sacked by his employer after voicing concerns about the… Read news article

Member compensated for workplace injury

A Unite member has received compensation after a fall at work caused injuries to her knee and hip and accelerated symptoms of a pre-existing osteoarth… Read news article

Unite supports paramedic in work accident claim

A Unite member from York has been awarded compensation after he injured his back in a work accident. Paramedic, Andrew, jarred his back and suffered… Read news article

Unite statement on report that earlier lockdown would have saved London bus driver lives

Commenting on the Transport for London (TfL) commissioned report that an earlier lockdown would have saved lives amongst London bus drivers, Unite Reg… Read news article

Unite secures settlement for Selby man after work at Drax Power Station caused him to develop an industrial disease

Unite member Neil Lindridge has received compensation after his 35-year career at a major Yorkshire power station was cut short due to diagnosis of an… Read news article

Simon's story

access to medical experts after employer withdrew head injury treatment … Read full story

Jack's story

Quality control inspector injured in collision with fork lift truck … Read full story

William D's story

Unite Legal Services helps member secure £4,000 in compensation … Read full story

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Grant's Story

A Unite member sustained injury to his right ankle following an accident at work while manoeuvring a roll cage over an uneven surface. … Read full story

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Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 09 August 2021

At Unite Legal Services, we’ve collated the latest news and information regarding employment matters and workers’ rights in relation to coronavirus CO… Read news article

£100,000 compensation secured after workplace accident causes physical and psychological injuries

A Unite member who suffered a workplace injury that caused physical and psychological injuries has been awarded more than £100,000 in compensation. … Read news article

Member suffers crush injury in accident at work depot

A delivery driver who suffered a crush injury to her hand and arm after she was struck by a lorry has been compensated with the backing of Unite Legal… Read news article

Birmingham Unite member receives compensation following accident at work

A member of Unite from Birmingham has received compensation after suffering a crush injury to his hand and the partial amputation of his thumb because… Read news article

Unite urges cabinet to stand firm and save Birmingham bin deal

“Public won't tolerate undermining of democratically elected councillors on crucial Friday's vote,” says Unite.Britain’s largest union, Unite today (T… Read news article

‘Bullying and anti-union culture’ at St Mungo’s must stop warns Unite

A ‘bullying and anti-union culture’ amongst the management at London-based housing support charity St Mungo’s must end, Unite, the UK’s leading union,… Read news article

Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 26 October 2020