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Bus driver compensated after fall at work thanks to Unite Legal Services
A bus driver was exiting the garage where he worked when he caught his right foot in a chain attached to the safety barrier, causing him to fall and i… Read news article -
Victim of employment discrimination is compensated with help from Unite Legal Services
Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a ticket desk agent after he suffered an injury at work, which had a long-term effect on his back. A… Read news article -
Former construction worker secures compensation following asbestos exposure with backing from Unite Legal Services
Unite Legal Services has secured more than £200,000 in compensation for a former construction worker after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma followin… Read news article -
Man who suffered spinal injury after accident at work is compensated
A Unite member suffered wrist and spinal fractures after being thrown from a street sweeper onto a concrete floor. The member was adjusting the sucti… 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 -
Member is compensated after suffering back injury at work
A Unite member has received more than £27,000 in compensation from his employer after suffering a back injury at work. At the time of the accident,… Read news article -
Unite Legal Services backs rally in aid of Ballymena’s manufacturing workforce
Unite Legal Services is backing the ‘Rally For a Future’ in Ballymena on Saturday February 6 2016, to show its support for the thousands of people fac… Read news article -
House of Lords cautioned over government’s ‘empty’ Trade Union Bill concessions
Britain’s largest union, Unite, has cautioned members of the House of Lords against falling for empty promises, appealing for them to press government… Read news article -
Fall from ladder sees Unite member secure £14,000 compensation
A Unite member has received more than £14,000 compensation after he fell 10 foot from a ladder and suffered long term damage to his knee. The member… Read news article -
Argos drivers’ move to Eddie Stobart ignites new outsourcing row
Controversial haulier, Eddie Stobart Ltd (ESL), is set to become embroiled in another outsourcing row as Argos is gearing up to transfer 96 drivers to… Read news article -
Paper mill worker compensated for shoulder injury
Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a member who was diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome caused by repetitive heavy lifting wor… Read news article -
Member develops dermatitis after exposure to chemical fumes at work
A 56-year-old Unite member from Telford has received £8,500 compensation after he was exposed to chemical fumes at work, which caused him to develop d… Read news article -
Unite responds to Theresa May and warns of continuing ‘con trick’
Britain’s largest union, Unite, warned of a continuing ‘con trick’ as it responded to today’s (Wednesday 5 October) speech by prime minister, Theresa… Read news article -
Former Unite rep is compensated for asbestos disease
A Yorkshire man has received £38,000 compensation after developing the asbestos-related condition, diffuse pleural thickening. Roy Green was exposed… Read news article -
Jaguar savaged by fine of almost £1million after worker crushed
Birmingham Crown Court has fined Jaguar Land Rover £900,000 after a Unite the Union member was crushed at its vehicle plant in Solihull, in 2015. Ma… Read news article -
Member receives compensation after work crush injury
A former recovery driver has been compensated after he was involved in an accident at work that has left him relying on the use of a catheter. 51-yea… Read news article -
Unite calls for government action to curb insecure employment after record rise in zero hours contracts
Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, called on government ministers to tackle the rise in insecure employment after today’s (Wednesday 15 March) Of… Read news article -
Compensation awarded to Yorkshire man injured at work
A Unite member who suffered a debilitating tear to the muscle in his leg when he slipped on a piece of metal at work has received more than £12,000. … Read news article -
Unite secures compensation for injured trailer driver
Unite Legal Services has secured £4,500 for a man who suffered a repetitive strain injury (RSI) at work. Martyn Sargent was working as a trailer driv… Read news article -
Compensation secured for member after diagnosis error
Unite Legal Services has supported Vince Rosato in a compensation claim after he developed a painful muscle syndrome that was misdiagnosed. The 54-ye… Read news article -
Unite calls for public inquiry into the dangers of toxic aircraft cabin air
Britain's largest union, Unite, repeated its call for a public inquiry into toxic cabin air on board aircraft today (Tuesday 19 September) as an inter… Read news article -
Bromley council faces employment tribunal over allegations of victimisation of Unite rep
Conservative-controlled Bromley council will face allegations of victimisation of a long-standing trade union rep at an employment tribunal (ET) in As… Read news article -
Unite hails a ‘victory for common sense’ as Birmingham bin dispute ends
Britain’s largest union, Unite, has praised the solidarity and determination of Birmingham city council refuse workers after they backed a deal at a m… Read news article -
Unite assists 94 members in recovering almost £400,000 in compensation
Unite the union members, who were made redundant from a Bury packaging firm, will share a collective compensation award of almost £400,000 after their… Read news article -
Unite supports Essex family after asbestos death
A substantial compensation sum has been secured for the family of an Essex man who died from the asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma. He would rep… Read news article