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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 -
Dark day for workers as Tory anti-union laws come into force - but Unite vows to defend its members
The leader of the country’s biggest union, Unite, has vowed that anti-union legislation pushed through by the Conservative party will make no differen… Read news article -
Spinal injury
Spinal injury is life changing. The thought of not being able to lead your life as you did prior to … View page -
Unite Legal Services secures compensation for former council plumber
Alan Reed developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), also known as Vibration White Finger, after working at Wansbeck District Council for nearly 40… Read news article -
Member suffers life-changing back injury in an accident at work
A Unite member who suffered a broken back when a colleague lost control of a motorised vehicle at a London airport has secured compensation. Mick Dra… Read news article -
Community youth workers and not for profit
Unite works alongside more than 60,000 members from a diverse range of organisations within the comm… View page -
Energy and utilities
As the leading union in the energy and utilities sector, Unite works closely with members who work i… View page -
Ronald's story
a lucky escape from high street solicitors … Read full story -
John V's Story
Employer’s failure to provide adequate personal protective equipment leads to award of compensation … Read full story -
Threats to UK manufacturing and those not covered for statutory sick pay are key issues arising from the coronavirus outbreak
Emergency legislation is needed to ensure that millions of workers not entitled to statutory sick pay receive it from day one if they can’t work becau… Read news article -
Len McCluskey shares his planned speech on the EU referendum
Colleagues, May I start by expressing Unite’s shock at the death of Jo Cox and our deepest sympathy to her family. We can only hope that the outpouri… Read news article -
McCluskey calls for government to make good on promise to protect workers in Brexit
Establish two-thirds threshold to roll back EU rights Theresa May should bring forth immediate proposals to show that she will honour her pledge to… Read news article -
Unite Legal Services: Weekly coronavirus COVID-19 latest news round-up – 11 May 2020
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 -
Member compensated after exposure to harmful chemical at work
A Unite member has secured £40,000 in compensation after he developed occupational asthma and dermatitis following exposure to a chemical at work. T… Read news article -
Employer’s failure to supply protective equipment and training causes member to suffer injury
A member of Unite has been compensated after an accident at work caused permanent disability. Paul Kelly, 54, was working on a factory production line… Read news article -
Compensation secured for victim of asbestos-related lung cancer
A Hampshire man has received £110,000 in compensation after developing lung cancer, caused by decades of exposure to asbestos. The 77-year-old Unite… Read news article -
Unite launches revolutionary online tool to empower workers amid brexit and inflation
Unite, Britain’s biggest union, has launched a powerful new online tool to help workers across Britain protect themselves from attacks on their pay fo… Read news article -
Scott B's story
Failure to provide safe walkways results in member sustaining severe shoulder injury … Read full story -
Ann's story
Widow of Unite member receives more than £275,000 in compensation for mesothelioma claim on his behalf … Read full story -
Amputation claims
At Unite Legal Services, we believe that losing a limb shouldn’t mean you lose your independence. Wh… View page -
Diesel Emissions Claims
Diesel engine exhaust emissions, diesel fumes for short, are a public health risk. Classified as a C… View page -
Members urged to contact Unite Legal Services if affected by Caparo Industries cuts
Unite members in the West Midlands will be aware that the present government is claiming that it is intent on creating a Northern Powerhouse, but this… Read news article -
A guide to claiming for a brain injury
If you or a non-working family member have suffered a brain injury, Unite Legal Services can offer you the best support and care you need to move forw… Read news article -
Unite condemns government’s post-Brexit plans to attack workers’ rights
Commenting on reports that the government is drawing up post-Brexit plans to rip up worker’s rights enshrined in EU law, Unite general secretary, Len… Read news article -
Unite welcomes government decision to ditch workers’ rights review
Responding to reports that the government has dropped plans to review workers’ rights Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey, said: "Parents and the l… Read news article