Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
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Birmingham bin strikes escalate as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency staff
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
UK Leonardo staff strike over pay dispute
Thousands of aerospace workers across the UK have launched strike action against defence giant Leonardo, protesting a pay offer they say is a real-terms cut. Read more on the unfolding industrial action.
350 jobs at risk as NSK plans factory closures
Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.
BAE Systems Faces High Court Over Factory Closure
Defence giant BAE Systems confronts legal action as union leaders challenge the planned closure of a historic Lancashire factory, threatening over 100 skilled jobs in the UK manufacturing sector.
Leonardo defence workers strike over pay dispute
Hundreds of defence workers across Scotland and England are set to walk out in coordinated strike action after rejecting a 'completely inadequate' pay offer from Italian-owned Leonardo.
Leonardo UK catering staff strike over pay dispute
Hundreds of catering workers at Leonardo UK sites across Britain begin sustained strike action in dispute over real-terms pay cuts and working conditions.
Union threatens strike at Leonardo over pay dispute
Unite the Union prepares for industrial action ballot at Leonardo's Edinburgh and Southampton sites as workers reject 'inadequate' pay offer from the defence contractor.
Unite declares war on Westminster in Scotland
Sharon Graham announces Unite's radical new strategy to challenge Westminster's influence in Scotland, marking a dramatic shift in political engagement north of the border.
Union Chief Demands Rescue Plan for UK Manufacturing
Unite union leader Alan Jones issues stark warning as Britain's manufacturing sector faces catastrophic decline, calling for immediate intervention to save vital industries and skilled jobs.
Sheffield Wednesday staff face payment delays - union action
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club faces mounting pressure as employees report delayed wage payments, prompting Unite the Union to issue a formal grievance and demand immediate resolution.
Unite announces strikes over Leonardo job cuts
Britain's Unite union launches major industrial action campaign against defence giant Leonardo over planned job cuts, threatening widespread disruption at key UK sites.
Tommy Robinson's UK merch made in Bangladesh sweatshop
An undercover investigation exposes how Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' merchandise is allegedly manufactured in Bangladeshi factories with poor working conditions, sparking controversy over the anti-Islam activist's supply chain ethics.
Lindsey Oil Refinery strike threat over 120 job cuts
Britain's energy sector faces major disruption as Unite the Union announces strike ballot at Lindsey Oil Refinery following TotalEnergies' plans to slash 120 jobs, threatening widespread industrial action.
London Bus Strike: Commute Chaos Looms Over Pay Dispute
Thousands of London bus workers are set to walk out in coordinated strike action, threatening widespread transport disruption across the capital in escalating pay dispute.
Home Secretary: Britain 'spinning out of control'
Shabana Mahmood acknowledges voters' concerns about Britain 'spinning out of control' amid controversial protests and heightened political tensions across the UK.
Unions Accuse Government of Ignoring Workers' Rights Crisis
Business Secretary Peter Kyle faces mounting pressure from union leaders who accuse the government of ignoring a 'crisis' in workers' rights and employment practices.
12 Arrested as 'Unite The Kingdom' Rally Sparks London Clashes
Twelve individuals were arrested following disorder at a 'Unite The Kingdom' protest in Whitehall. The Met Police condemns 'unacceptable violence' against officers as the far-right group's demonstration met a counter-protest.
Met Police Officers Vote for Unite Union in Landmark Ballot
In a dramatic shift, London's Metropolitan Police officers have voted to be represented by Unite the union for workplace matters, signalling deep discontent over pay and conditions.
‘Unite The Kingdom’ Rally Polarises Public Opinion
The ‘Unite The Kingdom’ rally in London has polarised public opinion, drawing both fervent support and sharp criticism. Our analysis delves into the deep societal fractures exposed by the event and what it reveals about Britain's future.
Heathrow strikes: Summer holiday chaos as staff walk out
Exclusive: Over 800 Heathrow workers, including engineers and security, will strike in July over pay disputes, threatening major disruptions for summer holiday travellers.
Edinburgh Airport staff to strike in July over pay
Unite the Union confirms over 250 workers at Edinburgh Airport will walk out in July in a major dispute over pay, threatening significant disruption for summer holiday travellers.
Sellafield nuclear site faces major job cuts, union warns
Exclusive: Hundreds of jobs at the Sellafield nuclear facility are at risk as management proposes sweeping cuts, sparking fierce opposition from the Unite union and fears for the local economy.
Jaguar Land Rover Halts Production Amid Pay Dispute
Jaguar Land Rover suspends production at its Halewood plant following a significant vote by Unite union members to reject the company's pay offer and initiate industrial action.
Tommy Robinson's 'Unite The Kingdom' March in London
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson led a 'Unite The Kingdom' march through central London under a significant Metropolitan Police operation, sparking clashes and renewed debate over free speech and public order.
Minority Britons alarmed by 'far-right normalisation' at rally
The recent 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London has left many minority communities deeply concerned, as they witness what they perceive as the mainstreaming of far-right rhetoric and a legitimisation of anti-immigrant politics in Britain.
Police hunt 11 suspects after violent London march disorder
Metropolitan Police launch major manhunt following serious disorder during right-wing demonstration near Parliament. Eleven individuals wanted for violent conduct as investigations continue.
Police restrict Tommy Robinson's London march over disorder risk
Metropolitan Police impose strict conditions on far-right activist Tommy Robinson's central London march, citing significant risk of public disorder and violence.
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