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Call to Clegg to intervene to stop legal aid cuts

Cuts to legal aid services to some of the most vulnerable in society should be halted by Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, Unite, the largest union… Read news article

Compensation secured for member injured in fall at work

Unite Legal Services has supported a member in his claim for compensation after he so badly fractured his wrist in a fall at a factory he was unable t… Read news article

Anti-blacklisting groups rally behind Unite Legal Services’ High Court Case

The Blacklist Support Group campaigned alongside the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign and the Justice for Shrews… 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

Unite demands government outlaws umbrella companies

Unite, the country’s biggest union for construction workers, has called for umbrella companies to be outlawed after a BBC report exposed how construct… Read news article

HGV driver awarded damages after suffering workplace harassment

HGV driver, Dale Elliott, has been awarded compensation after suffering from depression following workplace harassment and bullying by senior members… Read news article

Unite donates to Grenfell fund and provides legal support for residents seeking justice

The country’s biggest union, Unite, today (Friday 16 June) announced that it will donate £100,000 to the Red Cross London Fire Relief appeal set up to… Read news article

Unite welcomes police ‘corporate manslaughter’ probe into Grenfell fire

The police’s investigation into possible corporate manslaughter charges relating to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, when an estimated 80 people died in th… Read news article

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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 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

Rolls Royce workers beat inflation with Unite

Unite, Britain’s biggest union, has negotiated a pay deal that beats inflation over the next three years for 22,000 workers across Rolls Royce. The… Read news article

Privatisation threat to NHS blood samples in Kent could ‘endanger patient safety’, Unite warns

A New Year campaign has been launched by Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, to stop the pathology services in Kent being outsourced to a ‘pro… Read news article

650 Durham bus drivers to strike for a week in pay dispute

Intransigent bus bosses are being blamed for the impending week-long strike on Sunday by 650 bus drivers in the north east in a pay dispute, which wil… Read news article

Unite vows to fight job losses at Ford Bridgend

Unite, Britain’s and Ireland’s largest union, has vowed to fight any compulsory redundancies, following briefings that 1,000 job losses were on the ca… Read news article

38,000-strong protest petition at 'extortionate' fee hike by Health & Care Professions Council to be handed in

A 38,000-signature petition protesting at the proposed 18 per cent fee hike for registration to the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) will… Read news article

Unite Legal Services secures compensation for member injured in work accident

Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a Unite member and HGV driver, who was seriously injured by a forklift truck. The member parked his… Read news article

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Energy giant axing 2,600 jobs is a ‘bitter blow’, says Unite

The decision by SSE Energy Services to axe 2,600 jobs, accelerated by the coronavirus emergency, is a ‘bitter blow’ for the workforce, Unite, Britain… Read news article

Unite says Heathrow airport plans to fire and rehire workers further undermines a vulnerable industry

Unite has reacted with deep concern following reports that Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) is to begin the formal process of firing and rehiring worker… Read news article

Unite hails victory in row at Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia over notice pay

Unite hailed the news that Arcadia, run by controversial retail tycoon, Sir Philip Green, has now agreed to pay full salaries for head office staff fa… Read news article

Unite welcomes British Airways partial u-turn on fire and rehire - but warns issues not yet settled

Following the appearance of Alex Cruz, the chief executive of British Airways at the transport select committee today, Unite Assistant General Secreta… Read news article

Unite calls for government high street strategy as Arcadia faces administration

The government needs to set out a post-COVID strategy to revive Britain’s ailing high streets, as retail giant Arcadia faces the prospect of administr… Read news article

Concern over future of the brewing industry as Heineken axes 8,000 jobs worldwide

Heineken’s announcement that it is cutting its global workforce by 8,000 jobs as the pandemic continues to hit the hospitality sector is ‘a matter for… Read news article

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Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 04 January 2022

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

Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 07 February 2022