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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

Major Unite victory protects workers’ rights at Ineos

In a major victory for Unite the union and workers employed at the Ineos Grangemouth site, a tribunal has ruled that an employer cannot impose a pay o… Read news article

Unite tells Liverpool council no more `buck passing’ – Make Hale Road Safe

Unite has called on Liverpool City council to act without delay to address the hazardous conditions on the city’s Hale Road. The move follows the rec… Read news article

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Delivery driver injured in road traffic accident is compensated … Read full story

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Poorly maintained work equipment causes injury to Unite member … Read full story

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Gary P's story

Unsafe work equipment causes Unite member a burn injury … Read full story

Matthew C’s story

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

Thomas' story

Unite member receives £6,750 due to hearing loss from noise exposure as a miner … Read full story

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Clinical negligence claims

Clinical negligence cases are always fiercely defended so your chance of success is limited without … View page

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Toxic cabin air

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

Diesel Emissions Claims

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

Amputation claims

At Unite Legal Services, we believe that losing a limb shouldn’t mean you lose your independence. Wh… View page

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

Warrington council loses High Court case against bin worker strikes

Warrington Council has lost its High Court attempt to block industrial action by its refuse drivers. The council’s case was that the workers’ strike… Read news article

Legal 500 sacked worker campaign intensifies as hostile and abusive manager messages revealed

Legal reference publisher fired two workers on ‘bogus charges’ last November for organising for union recognition Unite’s campaign against The Legal… Read news article

Barts and Synergy workers embark on next wave of strike action over pay

Hundreds of workers at Barts NHS Trust and contractor Synergy are embarking on a new wave of strike action over the failure of their employer to pay a… Read news article