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As a Unite member, you’re covered for a full range of legal services. We have dedicated solicitors … View page

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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

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Automotive

There are more than 720,000 people employed in the automotive industry in the UK and around 140,000 … View page

Education

Whether you work as a teacher, in building maintenance or in administration, you are entitled to job… View page

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Service Industries

Unite is proud to represent members who work in the services industry. We protect a vital and growin… View page

Unite Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians

At Unite Legal Services, we understand the health and safety risks you face when working in busy con… View page

Unite Legal Services secures compensation for members injured while lifting heavy luggage

Unite Legal Services recovered just over £19,000 for a member after they lifted an untagged heavy bag, exacerbating a pre-existing shoulder injury. Th… Read news article

Unite Legal Services wins compensation for cyclist

A Unite member from Essex has been compensated after he was knocked off his bike and fractured a wrist – an injury that needed three operations. John… Read news article

Unite Legal Services wins unfair dismissal claim against easyJet

A Unite member was found to have been unfairly dismissed when easyJet wrongly accused her of theft. The Unite member was the cabin crew manager of a f… Read news article

Unite Legal Services wins action for ZSL London Zoo catering workers

Unite Legal Services has won a claim on behalf of all catering staff who transferred from London Zoo to Charlton House Catering (trading as Ampersand)… Read news article

Pathologists banned from work for exercising legal right to strike

Unite, the UK’s largest union has branded Northampton General Hospital’s banning of 78 biomedical scientists from the workplace a ‘disgraceful abuse o… Read news article

Patrick's story

negligent employer brought to book after training failures lead to amputation … Read full story

Timothy's story

employer who ignored health and safety hazard forced to pay compensation … Read full story

Simon's story

access to medical experts after employer withdrew head injury treatment … Read full story

Unite regions

As part of your Unite membership, you get access to the very best legal advice and representation at… 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

Unite Legal Services Scotland

As a Unite the Union member in Scotland, your membership gives you, and your family members, access … View page

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Unite is the largest trade union in the UK and Ireland. Support and representation from Unite Legal … View page

Unite Legal Services gains major payout for sacked staff

More than 300 employees of drink wholesaler Waverley TBS in the Hemel Hempstead and Tyne and Wear depots have successfully claimed back pay, after the… Read news article

David's story

employer brought to book after explosion causes life-threatening burn injuries … Read full story

100% compensation and free legal advice for Unite members

If you’ve been injured at work, outside of work or on the roads or have been diagnosed with an indus… View page

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Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 31 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

Move to bar Carillion directors from boardroom roles welcome – but should have come sooner, says Unite

The move to start legal steps to bar eight former directors of the collapsed construction giant Carillion from top boardroom positions has been welcom… Read news article

Government last minute U-turn on NHS staff vaccinations welcome, but must report soon to end anguish for workforce

Unite, which has 100,000 members in the health service, said NHS staff can breathe a sigh of relief for the moment with the confirmation that health a… Read news article

Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 2 November 2020