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Unite member spied on by employers while off sick wins employment tribunal

A Unite member who was spied on by his employer while off sick has been successful at an employment tribunal. Alan Jones from Merseyside was employed… Read news article

Unite ballots NHS workers over government-imposed `massive national pay cut’

100,000 workers across England and Wales step closer to strike over miserable 4% offer A ballot of Unite the union members across the NHS in England… Read news article

River boat pilot compensated after fall at work

A 55-year-old Merseyside man who suffered injuries after a fall at work has been awarded compensation with Unite Legal Services’ help. Working as a s… Read news article

DEMONSTRATION to demand action following death of Ryanair colleague and Unite rep, Cinzia Ceravolo

Where: Grass island between Hale Drive and Hale Road, Liverpool, L24 0TQ When: 13:00 hours, Tuesday 8 November 2022 Workers from Liverpool’s John Le… Read news article

Trade Union FAQs

Trade Union FAQs Trade unions have existed in the UK for more than 150 years and are a legitimate and important form of employee representation. Cur… Read news article

Docks, rail, ferries and waterways

At Unite Legal Service we know only too well that working in the docks, rail, ferries and waterways … View page

Frank's story

Unite member secures compensation after he developed a vibration injury at work … Read full story

Phil M's story

Unite member compensated after he was injured in an accident at work. … Read full story

Ryan's story

Unite member who developed carpal tunnel syndrome and hand arm vibration syndrome receives substantial compensation after being exposed to vibrating tools at work. … Read full story

Matthew C’s story

Unite member’s employers forced to pay compensation after he developed dermatitis … Read full story

aeroplane cabin full of passengers Aerotoxic syndrome

Toxic cabin air

Breathing in toxic cabin air on an aeroplane can cause a number of health issues. Exposure to toxic… View page

Occupational asthma claims

If you suffer from work-related asthma, Unite Legal Services is here to guide you through the proces… View page

More legal services

Free Unite the Union legal helpline Members can take advantage of Unite’s free legal advice line: 0… View page

Pontefract Superdrug’s ‘disgraceful’ threats against staff losing their jobs

Superdrug bosses threatening loss of severance packages if workers disagree with redundancy 'on the cheap' Pontefract workers at the soon-to-be-clos… Read news article

Spring Statement: Unite reaction - Unite leader says everyday people paying the price yet again is wrong

In response to chancellor Rachel Reeves spring statement today (Wednesday 28 March), Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Rachel Reeves is rig… Read news article

Wrexham Oscar Mayer fire and rehire workers ballot to extend long running strikes

Long running strike action at Wrexham’s Oscar Mayer ready meal factory is set to stretch into the summer as workers ballot to extend industrial action… Read news article

International Transport Workers’ Federation staff strike to protect jobs

A quarter of staff facing redundancy while senior management wages increase 47% More than 100 workers at the London-based International Transport Wor… Read news article