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Unite members protest at EHRC cuts to job and services

22 February 2012

Unite believes that the work of this flagship organisation will be severely hit by cuts with the budget being axed by 63 per cent and staff cut by 72 per cent by 2015, compared to 2007 levels.

Unite accuses MoD contractor of union-busting

21 February 2012

Unite has accused QinetiQ of union-busting, after its announcement that it is terminating recognition with all its recognised trade unions with effect from 31 March.

Unite calls on NFU to prioritise health and safety during its conference

21 February 2012

As a staggering one in five workplace deaths happen on Britain’s farms Unite is renewing its call to the government to introduce roving safety reps.

Hackney drug centre deal gives staff greater ‘say’ on future services

20 February 2012

Employees at the troubled Hackney drug treatment centre Lifeline are to have a greater ‘say’ in the future development of services.

Unite forms Church of England association to tackle employment issues

20 February 2012

A new association dedicated to the employment issues of Church of England clergy has been launched by Unite, the country’s largest union.

Cameron facing collapse in trust over health reforms says poll

20 February 2012

Six times as many people trust health professionals than David Cameron and Andrew Lansley (60 per cent – 10 per cent) over their health reforms and 68 per cent want the government to publish its own risk register on the reforms says a new YouGov poll.

Unite supports protest against proposed closure of Filton Airfield

17 February 2012

Unite is proud to support the protest against the proposed closure of the Filton Airfield in Bristol.

Government in court over pension changes

17 February 2012

An appeal hearing starts at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday to challenge the switch to using CPI instead of the traditionally-higher RPI.

Balfour Beatty withdraws controversial contracts

17 February 2012

The withdrawal of the contracts follows talks between Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey and Balfour Beatty’s chief executive officer Mike Peasland.

Court dismisses Balfour Beatty’s legal challenge over strike ballot

16 February 2012

Britain’s largest union, Unite, welcomed today’s High Court ruling which dismissed a legal challenge by Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) over a legitimate strike vote by construction workers.

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