School support staff in 10 councils vote for strike action in pay dispute Unite said it comes after Cosla did not table an improved offer. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Corbyn says he will ‘have a think’ about standing to be mayor of London Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was speaking to an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday. The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023
Glasgow World Championships hit with strike disruption Workers at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and at parking facilities in the city walk out in a dispute over pay Cycling Weekly · Aug 3, 2023
The UK's top financial influencers skew Conservative – which helps explain why Keir Starmer's Labour is so anxious about uncosted spending pledges It has become a common complaint among some Labour supporters that Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are being too cautious about their spending commitments in preparing for a future Labour government. At a recent national policy forum, the leadership clashed with the party’s left, which argued against “fiscal… The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023
Gatwick: Weekend strikes called off as ground handling staff get better pay offers All but one dispute is already settled, and the last is being voted on The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Irn-Bru workers call strikes that could ‘dry up supplies in weeks’ Series of 24-hour strikes planned after Unite members reject 5% pay offer from manufacturer AG Barr The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023
Warning Irn-Bru supplies could 'dry up' as union announces strike action UNITE the union has warned that Irn-Bru supplies could “dry up” as it announced its truck and shunter drivers will take strike action. The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023
Unite Students raises £300 million for new developments as CEO warns again of supply crisis CEO Richard Smith has repeatedly warned of a shortage of student accomodation Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023
Gatwick Airport: Unite says planned strike by DHL workers is OFF after 15% pay rise offer Unite said planned strikes by DHL workers have been cancelled completely after they voted to accept a 15% pay rise Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023
Keir Starmer excludes uncosted policies in victory over Unite and activists Momentum and union party members at national policy forum say Labour leader’s vision is not bold enough The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023
Labour keeps unfunded spending pledges at bay during ‘chaotic’ policy forum The party said the two-day Nottingham gathering had ‘endorsed’ Sir Keir Starmer’s vision for a Labour government. The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023
Trade union accuses bar of 'intimidation' after shutting down amid strike A TRADE union has hit out at a Glasgow bar which has closed permanently after its workers staged a 48-hour walkout last week. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Travel chaos looms as rail strike hits start of peak summer getaway Road congestion also feared as RMT strike on Thursday heralds 10 days of action across much of Great Britain’s transport network The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
FIFA criticised for lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance in new ‘Unite’ armbands None of the eight stakeholder-sanctioned ‘Unite’ armbands advocated specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Popular snack could face shortages as workers being paid ‘in peanuts’ threaten strikes Pubs and supermarkets will be ‘hit hard’ by the strikes, Unite says
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023 Glasgow west end bar U-turns on wage cuts for staff OWNERS of a number of popular hospitality venues in Glasgow have U-turned on the decision to give their staff a pay cut.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Labour sticks to financial prudence message despite Unite’s donation warning Sir Keir Starmer has prioritised ‘financial responsibility’ over spending in a move which risks angering the unions and the left of his party.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2023 Airport workers end dispute after voting to accept pay offer WORKERS at Glasgow Airport have brought a pay dispute to an end after voting overwhelmingly to accept an improved pay offer.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Labour must ‘give people something to vote for’, says Unite head Sharon Graham, of UK’s second largest union, says party lacks ambition and is not showing itself as distinct alternative to Tories
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 No ‘blank cheques’ for Labour, Unite general secretary warns Sharon Graham told the BBC she is ‘very, very disappointed’ with a ‘lack of ambition’ from the party.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Keir Starmer faces bust-up with unions over pay rise demands for public sector workers Exclusive: Biggest unions seek higher wage increases and abolition of pay review bodies
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023 Glasgow bar staff hope strike will 'inspire' others to join pay and conditions battle STRIKING workers from a Glasgow bar have said they hope the can “inspire” other hospitality workers to fight for better pay and conditions.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023 Gatwick Airport strikes: When are they and which airlines will be affected? The strike action will take place on eight days throughout the summer holidays
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Hundreds of thousands face disruption at London's Gatwick Airport this summer after strike vote Hundreds of thousands of British vacationers face potential disruption to their travel plans at the start of the school summer holidays after almost 1,000 workers at London’s Gatwick Airport voted to strike in a dispute over pay
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Gatwick baggage handler strikes: What does it mean for your summer flight? All your questions on the planned school holiday walk-outs answered