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Jamie L's Story
A Unite member was awarded compensation after sustaining a back injury after slipping on a loose drain at work due to his employer’s failure to ensure that safe working practices were in place. … Read full story -
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 -
James T's story
Retired member wins compensation for asbestos disease … Read full story -
Essex man receives compensation following mesothelioma diagnosis
An Essex man exposed to asbestos during the 1950s and 60s has received a substantial settlement following his diagnosis of mesothelioma. Tom Church,… Read news article -
“Let our carers keep every penny” – Unite the union call to UK government
In May, the Welsh government announced a special one-off £500 payment for those who provide direct care, in care homes and domiciliary care in the com… Read news article -
Robert's story
Retired member compensated after developing asbestos disease … Read full story -
John H's story
Employer forced to pay compensation after member develops occupational asthma … Read full story -
David M's story
Unite member sustained injury to his finger following trip over a cable at work … Read full story -
McCluskey welcomes Starmer’s commitment to jobs
Responding to Keir Starmer’s speech to TUC congress this morning, Unite leader Len McCluskey said: “This was a good speech which showed Keir to be ab… Read news article -
Gareth's story
access to physiotherapy experts help recovery of workplace injury … Read full story -
Labour’s manifesto will make people ‘stand tall again’, says McCluskey
Only the Labour party offers ‘real change’ for the country and the opportunity for working people and their communities to ‘stand tall again’ said Uni… Read news article -
Britain’s biggest union ‘fighting for Labour’ every minute until polls close
Unite, the country’s biggest union, has launched its campaign to persuade its members to play their part in the June 8 general election. According to… Read news article -
Unite on the Taylor Report: Work must pay; swindling bosses need to fear the law
Ahead of the publication of the long-awaited Taylor Report tomorrow, (Tuesday 11 July) into workers’ rights in the changing economy, the country’s big… Read news article -
McCluskey: Decisions taken now will shape our country's future - we need clarity to build public confidence
Responding to the statement by the prime minister yesterday, the leader of Unite has called for "clarity and caution" as the country continues to comb… Read news article -
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 -
Engineering, Manufacturing and Steel
In the general engineering, manufacturing and servicing (GEMS) sector, we know that you work in pote… View page -
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Government, Defence, Prisons and Contractors
Unite Legal Services understands the requirements of working in the Ministry of Defence and within g… View page -
Excessive use of computer keyboard causes member to develop strain injury
A Unite member has been awarded £30,000 in damages after developing a repetitive strain injury from excessive use of a computer keyboard. The 31-year… Read news article -
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 -
Injured member secures compensation with the backing of Unite Legal Services
A Unite member working as a drayman was injured while carrying out a delivery of 11 gallon kegs to a public house. On the day of the accident, the m… Read news article -
Coronavirus: Employers urged not to penalise workers for self-isolation
Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, is calling on employers to ensure that workers who are required to self-isolate due to coronavirus fears, a… Read news article -
Joint statement from the DfT and transport trade unions
“Today the Department for Transport (DfT) and all major transport-focused trade unions held the first in a series of Ministerial calls to discuss the… Read news article -
Colin's story
union’s legal services helps factory worker after repetitive strain injury … Read full story -
Industrial disease claims
Choosing Unite Legal Services for your industrial disease claim If you or a non-working family memb… View page