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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

Chancellor’s statement offers little for those fed up with losing out, says Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey

Chancellor Philip Hammond has failed to throw a lifeline to those on low wages or to demonstrate that this government will lay the solid economic foun… Read news article

Member receives £75,000 compensation following accident at work

A Unite member from County Durham who suffered a deep laceration injury and nerve damage to his right hand in an accident at work has secured £75,000… Read news article

Unite Legal Services secure compensation for whiplash victim

A Unite member who sustained neck and back whiplash injuries following a road traffic accident has secured compensation with the help of Unite Legal S… 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

Key trade union law case centres on £420,000 compensation for 56 South Yorkshire workers

A key case on trade union law starts today (Tuesday 14 November) into an appeal by Kostal UK Limited against an employment tribunal decision, which or… Read news article

Tory budget fails to be the ‘game changer’ the country needs

The budget is far from the 'game-changer' the country needs and will do little to ease the biggest squeeze in living standards the country has ever se… Read news article

Court of Appeal hears key case on £420,000 compensation for breach of trade union rights

Today the Court of Appeal will consider the appeal by Kostal UK Limited against an employment appeal tribunal (EAT) decision to order the firm to pay… Read news article

Unite member secures £100,000 for career-altering injury

Colin contacted Unite Legal Services for help with a compensation claim after repetitive work at a car manufacturer caused him to suffer a career-chan… 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

Supreme Court to hear appeal on £420,000 compensation for breach of trade union rights

The Supreme Court will be the final arbiter in a five-year-old case of 55 Unite members who are owed compensation of more than £420,000 by Kostal UK L… Read news article

Call for task force to help workers laid off in pubs and restaurants

Boris Johnson’s call for people to stay away from pubs, bars and restaurants has sparked a call for a hospitality task force to support the industry a… Read news article

New job support measures will help struggling employers but hardest hit sectors still need urgent support

Responding to the chancellor's new measures to support jobs and businesses, Len McCluskey, General Secretary of Unite, said: "The government has at la… Read news article

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Unite members win Rosyth Dockyard pay claim which could hit £1.5m compensation

Twenty-seven Unite members have won their tribunal claim over the calculation of the redundancy payment at Rosyth Royal Dockyard in an Employment Trib… Read news article