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.
HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union
A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.
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.
Teamsters Union Endorses Trump in 2025 Election Shock
In a dramatic political shift, the powerful Teamsters union has thrown its support behind Donald Trump for the 2025 presidential election, creating shockwaves across the American political landscape.
Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach
Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.
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.
Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members
RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.
Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post
The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.
Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural
A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.
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.
RMT union boss Alan Jones suspended in internal probe
Rail union general secretary Alan Jones has been suspended from his role pending an internal investigation, creating turmoil within the RMT leadership during critical negotiations.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
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.
African Union completes Mogadishu withdrawal after 17 years
In a landmark security transition, African Union peacekeepers have withdrawn from key military bases in Mogadishu, handing control to Somali forces amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
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.
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