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£100,000 compensation secured after workplace accident causes physical and psychological injuries
A Unite member who suffered a workplace injury that caused physical and psychological injuries has been awarded more than £100,000 in compensation. … Read news article -
Pipe fitter compensated for asbestosis
Unite Legal Services has secured compensation for a former pipe fitter who developed the asbestos-related disease, asbestosis. Michael Adcock, 64, wo… Read news article -
Member suffers dermatitis following exposure to irritants at work
A Unite member who developed a painful skin condition from exposure to irritants at work has received compensation with help from the union's legal se… Read news article -
Metro train cleaner develops occupational dermatitis after being exposed to irritant cleaner
Unite member, Raymond, has received £15,000 in compensation after developing dermatitis from being exposed to an irritant cleaning product at work. … Read news article -
Member suffers crush injury in accident at work depot
A delivery driver who suffered a crush injury to her hand and arm after she was struck by a lorry has been compensated with the backing of Unite Legal… Read news article -
Birmingham Unite member receives compensation following accident at work
A member of Unite from Birmingham has received compensation after suffering a crush injury to his hand and the partial amputation of his thumb because… Read news article -
Unite member compensated for work accident crush injury
A Unite member who worked at a car manufacturer in Castle Bromwich has been awarded almost £12,000 compensation after he suffered a crush injury and l… Read news article -
Member compensated £50,000 for back injury
A former plasterer who strained his back after slipping in his work truck has received £50,000 compensation with the help of Unite Legal Services. Ke… Read news article -
Unite Legal Services secures £200,000 in compensation for member after life-changing fall
A former HGV driver has received £200,000 in compensation after being injured in a fall at work that forced him to resign from his job. Unite member,… Read news article -
Plymouth member compensated after injuring shoulder at work
HGV driver Mike has secured £27,500 in compensation with the help of Unite Legal Services, after suffering a painful injury to his right shoulder when… Read news article -
Unite's unique support set to reassure extremely vulnerable workers as they return to work
Amid the confused messaging concerning vulnerable workers returning to work as the COVID-19 lockdown eases, Unite has produced detailed guidance to he… 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 -
School support must be fully protected or action will be taken warns Unite
Unite, which represents school support staff and school nurses across the UK, is demanding that no shortcuts are taken with their safety during the fo… Read news article -
Right to picket during lockdown secured following Unite legal challenge
The government has been forced to confirm that workers taking lawful industrial action have a right to picket their workplace during the COVID-19 lock… Read news article -
Unite member left with career-ending illness succeeds in legal claim
A Unite member from the north of England turned to his union for legal support after exposure to mist from metal fluids at work caused him to develop… Read news article -
Heathrow workers secure pay offer as strikes are called off
Strikes due to begin at Heathrow Airport tomorrow (2 April) have been postponed after an offer on pay and future working conditions was agreed followi… Read news article -
Barry's story
employer held to account for devastating spinal injury … Read full story -
Gary's story
Delivery driver injured in road traffic accident is compensated … Read full story -
Ken's story
Member suffers amputation injury in workplace accident … Read full story -
Diesel Emissions Claims
Diesel engine exhaust emissions, diesel fumes for short, are a public health risk. Classified as a C… View page -
Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 04 January 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 -
Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 08 February 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 -
Bus driver develops dermatitis after being exposed to irritants
Unite member, Shelley Hardwick, has secured £17,500 in compensation after developing dermatitis from being exposed to irritants while at work. In Oct… Read news article -
Road accident victim speaks out against government proposals to increase the small claims limit
A retired Unite member from Devon, who suffered soft tissue damage after he was in a car accident has secured £7,500 in compensation, and has spoken a… 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