The Latest Breaking News from Unite

Len McCluskey: Scottish Labour stagnation makes Westminster victory ‘impossible’

Former Unite general secretary Len McCluskey urged Labour in Scotland to back a second independence vote.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Len McCluskey urges unions to use ‘leverage’ against P&O after sackings

The former Unite general secretary was speaking during a visit to Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Householders warned of knock-on impact to council services after week of strike action

NI frontline staff downed tools over their pay offer

Belfast Live · Mar 28, 2022

QC to investigate possible union collusion in blacklisting

The Unite general secretary said she is committed to uncovering the truth about allegations of union collusion.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Closure of Clarkston's last bank as Lloyds accused of 'abandoning' local communities

Lloyds chiefs announced a raft of closures and said customers are choosing to sort their finances online. But council and union representatives argue older and vulnerable residents still depend on face-to-face services.

Glasgow Live · Mar 25, 2022

Factory workers in limbo as firm announces plans to relocate to Lanarkshire

More than 260 workers at a Bridge of Allan factory have been left in limbo after the firm revealed plans to relocate to Lanarkshire. The United Closures and Plastics (UCP) site, located in Steuart Road, makes caps for whisky bottles and is owned and

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

Bank of Scotland branch closure fury as Ayrshire town loses last remaining bank

The Bank of Scotland, in Troon’s Templehill, will close its doors for the final time in September.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

Exploiters such as P&O watch out – there’s a new wave of trade unionists coming for you

Trade unions are shackled by restrictive laws, but they can still challenge militant capitalism, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022

Lanarkshire bus services could face disruption as strike action looms

Unite the union have branded a pay offer by First Glasgow to 60 workers - including bus cleaners - as 'insulting'

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022

Lloyds Banking Group shutting 60 branches including Bank of Scotland and Halifax

Lloyds Banking Group says it will try to find affected staff new roles within the business

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2022