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Unite

Unions are putting ‘work-life balance’ back on the agenda

Tony Burke
2 June, 2020

A big dispute fund has been built up.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Unions welcome chancellor’s furlough announcement – but now ministers must plan for recovery

Tony Burke
1 June, 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plan for employers to start paying towards the cost of the coronavirus job retention scheme has been welcomed by unions, writes Tony Burke.

Two unite the union flags

Tony Burke: Unions are back and we’re helping Britain

Tony Burke
26 May, 2020

Trade unions have played a key part in tackling the crisis.

Two unite the union flags

Union reps reveal impact of Covid crisis on workplaces across Britain

John Earls
11 May, 2020

A new survey of over 1,000 Unite representatives shows a surge in mental health issues at work amid the coronavirus crisis.

REVEALED: Brits call for major overhaul of the economy after Covid

Josiah Mortimer
8 May, 2020

Voters say austerity hit Britain’s ability to tackle the pandemic – and they want to see major economic change.

Unite is fighting government and bosses to keep workers safe

Gail Cartwright Diana Holland
28 April, 2020

The union has lost many members to this terrible disease.

UK unions part of battle to stop coronavirus ending in Eurozone austerity

Tony Burke
9 April, 2020

The UK is part of the European Trade Union Congress.

The system is rigged against working people – this election we can put it right

Tony Burke
25 November, 2019

Collective bargaining will lead to higher wages and better working conditions.

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What are they waiting for? Tories miss deadline on unfair tips

Dave Turnbull
1 October, 2019

The government promised in 2018 to end unfair tipping practice but has failed to act.

Boris Johnson speaking in the House of Commons

Honour your living wage promise, unions tell Boris Johnson

Josiah Mortimer
7 August, 2019

Workers are holding the PM’s feet to the fire, after Johnson told MPs that all departments should pay the London Living Wage.

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