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Unite Legal Services supports member with £145,000 mesothelioma claim

A Doncaster man has secured £145,000 compensation with the support of Unite Legal Services after exposure to asbestos caused him to develop a fatal lu… Read news article

Government urged to intervene in debt fuelled takeover bid of GKN

Britain’s largest union, Unite, has warned that the formal hostile takeover bid of GKN by Melrose was ‘debt fuelled’ and marked a return to 1980’s cow… Read news article

Government response to Taylor Review not the leap needed to end insecure work for millions

Responding to the government’s response to the Taylor Review on modern working practices, Unite general secretary, Len McCuskey, said: “This is a tiny… Read news article

Gangmasters report ‘hits nail on the head’ on construction exploitation

Unite, the construction union, has described a new report by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) as ‘hitting the nail on the head’ in id… 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

Unite member awarded compensation after leg crushed at work

Peter, a Unite member, has secured compensation after he was involved in an accident during the course of his employment at Barratt Steel. On the day… 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 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

Somerset Unite member speaks out after serious crush injury at work

Chris turned to Unite Legal Services for support after a workplace crush injury forced him into early retirement. Multi-skilled engineer Chris was mo… Read news article

Legal support for members affected by the contaminated blood scandal

Unite Legal Services is offering free legal advice and support to Unite members who have been affected by the contaminated blood scandal. Between 197… Read news article

Yorkshire manufacturer fined more than £869,000 by Health and Safety Executive in fatal accident case

A Sheffield-based engineering company has been fined upwards of £869,000 after it was found at guilt for a workplace accident that killed Unite member… Read news article

Covid-19: Confusion for workers and lack of financial support at odds with national emergency, McCluskey tells PM

The leader of the influential Unite union has today (Tuesday) appealed to the prime minister to act swiftly to clear up the confusion about who can be… Read news article

More than 3,000 Virgin job losses ‘threatens the future of Gatwick Airport’, says Unite

The loss of 3,150 jobs across the Virgin airline and holiday businesses is another devastating blow to the UK aviation sector and makes it even more u… Read news article

Thousands of care workers could be ineligible for £60,000 Covid-19 payment, warns Unite

Thousands of social care staff in England could be falling through the net when it comes to the provision of the £60,000 payment in the event of death… Read news article

McCluskey: The prime minister must stop playing politics with people’s jobs and lives

Responding to the prime minister’s statement that the country should ‘get ready’ for the prospect of no trade deal with the EU, Len McCluskey, leader… 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

Unite launches comprehensive COVID-19 construction guide

Unite has launched a comprehensive construction guide to help ensure the safety of construction workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Important guide… Read news article

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Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 29 March 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

Queen’s speech fails workers on fire and rehire - but sounds alarm bells on people's rights and freedoms

Responding to the Queen's speech on behalf of the UK's leading union, Unite, general secretary Len McCluskey said: "This Queen's speech reveals the na… Read news article

Unite secures settlement for Selby man after work at Drax Power Station caused him to develop an industrial disease

Unite member Neil Lindridge has received compensation after his 35-year career at a major Yorkshire power station was cut short due to diagnosis of an… Read news article

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