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Lead Exposure Register launched by Unite
Exposure to lead at work can cause significant health issues. There is legislation in place to prevent and control exposure, but sadly some employers… Read news article -
Workers’ Memorial Day tragedy highlights need for health and safety to be prioritised
Unite Legal Services is calling on the Health and Safety Executive to conduct a full and prompt investigation into the tragic death of a construction… Read news article -
Bostik workers make the best of a sticky situation
All 135 Unite manufacturing and staff members employed by Bostik at their Stafford site began an historic walkout by taking part in a 24-hour strike o… Read news article -
Strike planned at Yorkshire chocolate crumb plant over ‘shoddy’ pay offer
Four days of strike action, from Saturday (12 January), are on the cards at an East Yorkshire chocolate crumb manufacturer over a ‘shoddy’ pay offer. … Read news article -
Unite will campaign for a viable future for Honda's Swindon plant
Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, said today that it believes that the Honda plant in Swindon has a viable future, and will campaign strongl… 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 -
Woolwich Ferry workers to receive 100 per cent of pay, if furloughed during the pandemic
Unite the union has successfully negotiated that members working on the Woolwich Ferry will receive 100 per cent of their pay, if they are furloughed… Read news article -
Workers end strike action at Interface, Craigavon after winning inflation-busting pay increase
After one week of strike action, union members vote overwhelmingly to accept 15.25% percent pay increase. Unite members working at flooring manufact… Read news article -
John V's Story
Employer’s failure to provide adequate personal protective equipment leads to award of compensation … Read full story -
Thomas G's Story
Unite member receives £6,500 in compensation suffering an injury at work. … Read full story -
Unite launches major legal challenge to counter bogus self-employment culture
Unite, the UK’s largest union, has launched a major legal appeal case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) to tackle bogus self-employment in the… Read news article -
Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 1 June 2020
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 – 24 August 2021
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 -
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Unite Legal Services backs member following unfair dismissal from work
A paper mill worker has won £26,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal after being falsely accused of stealing diesel. Unite member Wayne Davies, 4… Read news article -
Construction ‘blacklisting’ victory sees £10 million pay-out to 256 workers
The biggest 'blacklisting' scandal in UK construction industry history has seen the court case end in victory as 256 workers are set to receive more t… Read news article -
Argos drivers’ move to Eddie Stobart sparks strike ballot over job fears
The simmering row over Argos’ plans to transfer 96 drivers in Leicestershire to controversial haulier Eddie Stobart Ltd (ESL), has now escalated to a… Read news article -
Unite secures £145,000 for widow of member with mesothelioma
The widow of a Unite member who died after developing an asbestos disease has received £145,000 in compensation with the support of Unite Legal Servic… Read news article -
Unite secures compensation for 32 members in employment rights claim against automotive manufacturer
Unite Legal Services represented 32 members in claims against an automotive manufacturer arising from their dismissals, following the loss of a contra… Read news article -
Harbour worker compensated for serious injury
A member of Unite the union has been awarded £200,000 in compensation after suffering a serious injury at work. He was sat in a crane while another e… Read news article -
Woolwich Ferry staff to strike on 19 December in pay dispute
Woolwich Ferry workers will stage a 24-hour strike on Thursday 19 December in a pay dispute. 56 workers who operate the Woolwich Ferry, used by appro… Read news article -
Woolwich Ferry staff to strike on Thursday in pay dispute
Woolwich Ferry workers will stage a 24-hour strike on Thursday 19 December after pay dispute talks broke down this week. 56 workers who operate the W… Read news article -
Woolwich Ferry workers to stage two 24 hour strikes in pay dispute
Woolwich Ferry workers will stage two 24 hour strikes in their continuing pay dispute with ‘one of the worst employers in London’. The 56 workers, mem… Read news article -
Unite welcomes Woolwich Ferry takeover by Transport for London
Unite has welcomed the decision by Transport for London (TfL) to take over the running of the Woolwich Ferry, used by an estimated 2.6 million passeng… Read news article -
Solihull member suffers life-changing injuries after being crushed at work
A Unite the union member from Solihull has been awarded a seven-figure compensation settlement after a crush injury at work left him comatose and need… Read news article