The Latest Breaking News from Unite

Grangemouth oil refinery to shut down, raising concern for 500 jobs

Plans by Petroineos to convert facility to an import terminal spark questions for Scottish economy and UK refining capacity

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Unions tell Tata Steel UK steelmaking is at risk if blast furnaces closed

Union leaders make last-ditch attempt to avert job cuts and massive hit to local economy in south Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Unions present Tata with alternative plan aimed at saving jobs at steel plant

Tata Steel wants to decarbonise its site at Port Talbot in South Wales under moves to safeguard its future.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing pay deal

Around 1,200 bus drivers involved in a similar pay dispute are still set to walk out for a week later this month.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Roz Foyer: Independence and trade union movements share a common goal

AHEAD of a major trade union conference this weekend, the general secretary of the STUC has said that there is “commonality” between the trade…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Scottish Water strikes to begin following pay and grading dispute

Some 500 workers are taking part in the action after unions described talks as a ‘waste of time’.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Bus drivers’ strike is ‘damaging lives’ in north-east England, says council leader

Go North East pay dispute said to be leaving thousands ‘stuck at home’ and ‘missing work and medical appointments’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Bus driver strikes: Which London bus routes are affected?

More than 350 west London bus drivers and engineers will walk out from Friday

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

Strike dates set as 'underpaid' First bus drivers back industrial action

Unite the Union has confirmed that more than 1200 employees voted by 99 per cent in support of industrial action.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

Bus strikes to cripple services in west London after DLR two-day walkout

Hundreds of bus drivers and engineers are to strike for six days between now and Christmas

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023