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Two-thirds of London chefs believe long hours’ culture is harming their health, Unite survey reveals

Punishing long hours’ culture in many professional kitchens is putting the mental and physical health of chefs in London at risk, a snapshot survey by… Read news article

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

One year on: the construction blacklisting victory

Richard Arthur, of Thompsons Solicitors, one of Unite’s panel firms, reflects on the blacklisting High Court victory one year on. Today (May 6) marks… Read news article

Labour’s manifesto: a Fair Deal at Work

The Labour Party launched its manifesto For the Many, Not the Few ahead of the upcoming General Election on June 8. Howard Beckett, Unite assistance… Read news article

A guide to claiming for a brain injury

If you or a non-working family member have suffered a brain injury, Unite Legal Services can offer you the best support and care you need to move forw… Read news article

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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

Sharp rise in construction deaths coincides with plunge in inspections

Unite is warning that the large increase in construction deaths could be related to a steep fall in proactive inspections and prosecutions being under… Read news article

A Guide to Making an Asbestos Compensation Claim

The diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease has a devastating impact on a family. While an award of compensation cannot turn back the clock and preve… Read news article

A guide to claiming compensation after a cycling accident

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), 17,550 cyclists were injured on the roads in 2018, 4,205 of whom were killed o… 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

Aviation workers are at the end of their tether due to excessive hours

Research by Unite has found that aviation workers across the entire sector are working excessive hours to keep the sector functioning. With increased… Read news article

Unite secures lump sum payment for hundreds of NHS staff and demands other trusts to follow suit

Unite has secured a lump sum payment for workers employed at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) Trust who were initially denied the one-off lump sum pa… Read news article

Unite secures £95,000 compensation for Wakefield factory worker who suffered physical and racial abuse at work

Unite Legal Services helped secure £95,000 compensation for a West Yorkshire factory worker, who was subjected to physical and racial abuse at work an… Read news article