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The Latest Breaking News from Unite

Strike action at defence company Leonardo UK suspended as new pay offer tabled

Unite said if the proposed deal is rejected by members, staff will walk out later this month.

Evening Standard

Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote on industrial action

Hundreds of members of Unite in Birmingham have been on all-out strike since March in a dispute over pay and jobs.

Evening Standard

Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote for their own strike action

The threat of industrial action by agency staff hired to cover for those striking comes amid claims of bullying and harassment

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Strike dates set in union’s pay dispute with defence company Leonardo

Unite says more than 3000 workers at Leonardo UK’s facilities in Scotland and England will walk out.

The Independent UK

East London faces travel chaos over Christmas period as bus drivers ballot for strikes

The move could cause disruption during the Christmas shopping period, with 13 routes affected

Evening Standard

Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan

Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognition

The Guardian - UK

Aer Lingus faces another strike – this time by Manchester cabin crew

Unite union says tax-free overnight allowance of £97 for dinner, breakfast and incidentals is not enough

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Sheffield Wednesday staff rally against ‘disgusting’ Dejphon Chansiri over pay

Employees of the cash-strapped Owls have been paid late five different times this year

The Independent UK

Union raises concerns about efforts to preserve jobs at oil refinery

The Insolvency Service said every facet of the sales process for the Lindsey site was being carried out ‘fairly and appropriately’.

Evening Standard

Aerospace manufacturer staff vote for strikes in fight for improved pay deal

Unite said Leonardo is leaving its employees ‘short-changed’.

Evening Standard

Almost a third of Prax Lindsey oil refinery workers to lose jobs

Insolvency Service says 125 roles to go at Lincolnshire plant, which went into administration in summer

The Guardian - UK

125 jobs to be axed at Lindsey oil refinery after administration

Unions have said the job cut plans come despite ‘at least two bids’ to buy and operate the facility as a going concern.

Evening Standard

Labour just doesn’t get it: workers feel poorer than ever. Is it any wonder Reform is rising?

Until the government starts tacking in a radically new direction, it will continue crashing in the polls. It could – and must – act differently, says Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of London bus workers strike over pay

A dispute between Unite and First Bus is expected to cause disruption on affected bus routes

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Housing secretary says work will start on three new towns before election

Steve Reed hails predecessor Angela Rayner as ‘true working-class hero’ and accuses Tories of blocking new homes

Evening Standard

Budget is ‘critical point’ for Unite’s continued Labour support – Sharon Graham

The general secretary said the party should ‘wake up’ and ‘do Labour things’.

Evening Standard

Over 350 London bus workers to strike over pay dispute

The strike will affect routes operating from the Westbourne Park depot, including: 13, 23, 31, N31, 218, 295 and 452

The Guardian - UK

Jaguar Land Rover restarts some IT systems as suppliers call for urgent support

Carmaker can make payments and send spare parts but some suppliers say they face permanent closure

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The National (Scotland)

Labour rift with Unite deepens as union refuses to back deputy leader candidates

A RIFT between Labour and its biggest union backer has emerged after it announced that it would not back any candidate in the party's deputy…

Evening Standard

Unite decides not to endorse either candidate for Labour deputy leader

Unison and the GMB union earlier announced they were supporting Bridget Phillipson for the post.

Evening Standard

'Disgraceful': Surge in bus drivers being assaulted in London as union demands crackdown

New figures show a 20% increase in assaults on drivers last year, as union Unite warns attacks on driver are a daily occurence

Evening Standard

More bus workers to be balloted on potential strike action

RMT members at First South West in Somerset and Cornwall will vote in the coming weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.

Evening Standard

Rally to be held to support Birmingham’s striking bin workers

Union members from across the country will join the protest.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish airport workers call off strike threat amid pay dispute

STRIKE action at a busy airport involving more than 100 staff has been averted after a “significant improvement” was made to a pay offer, a…

Evening Standard

Strike action averted as airport employer offers staff improved pay deal

Unite the Union says its members’ strong stance ‘forced the company to make an improved offer’.

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