The Latest Breaking News from Unite

Scottish Water staff vote to strike amid dispute over pay and conditions

Unions say the firm is trying to force through changes.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Four major London NHS trusts hit by fresh strikes over pay and staff shortages

Thousands of workers in hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas’ and Barts to walk out next month

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Workers at four London NHS Trusts to strike in pay and staffing dispute

The strikes will be held on various days between September 13 and 22.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Labour’s new deal for workers could be transformative, but unions fear Starmer won’t stick to it

Will the party continue to water down its manifesto under pressure from business? The signs are not promising, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

AROUND 1000 Scottish university staff could strike in the coming weeks in a bitter dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2023

Labour manoeuvres on workers’ rights show prickly path to a manifesto

Tweaked promises on employment status have been denounced by Unite but election policies are still being measured up

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

Unite accuses Labour of ‘currying favour with big business’ on workers’ rights

Union leader says leaked text of party’s plans shows ‘clear rowing back’ as Angela Rayner denies any watering down of policy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

Around 100 Mossmorran workers withdraw labour over safety fears

HUNDREDS of workers at ExxonMobil’s petrochemical plant in Mossmorran have withdrawn their labour in a dispute over health and safety concerns,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023

Gatwick airport: August ground-handling strikes suspended at the last minute

Passengers hoping to travel to or from the Sussex airport by train will be hit by rail strikes on 26 August and 2 September

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Gatwick Airport strike cancelled as workers receive ‘significantly improved’ pay offer

The four-day strike was due to begin on Friday, and expected to affect 45,000 passengers

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023