Press Releases - Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical workers campaign

This section includes the latest press releases from Unite regarding the campaign to protect the agreements, terms and conditions of the UK Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical contracting workforce. Journalists should contact Unite communication officer, Liane Groves on 07793 661657 in Unite's communications' department for more information. The Unite press office (for journalists only) can also be reached on 020 3371 2065.

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Unite welcomes commitment to withdraw controversial construction contracts

24 February 2012

Following the news Unite confirmed that it would not be pursuing further industrial action or protests against the seven construction firms involved.

NG Bailey becomes the latest construction firm to withdraw controversial contracts

23 February 2012

Len McCluskey, said: “The decision by NG Bailey to withdraw these controversial contracts and the threat of dismissal is extremely welcome."

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.

New York Teamsters launch action to support UK construction workers

15 February 2012

The protest is in support of construction workers in the UK who are under attack by Balfour Beatty Engineering Services.

Workers begin rolling programme of demonstrations at refineries and power stations across the UK

14 February 2012

Construction workers will start a rolling programme of demonstrations beginning at the ConocoPhilips refinery on Wednesday 15 February in protest against moves by seven major construction employers to cut pay by up to 35 per cent and deskill their workforces.

Latest Anti-BESNA Protests

13 February 2012

unitescotland.org - latest demonstrations and protests against the imposition of BESNA.

Unite calls on Balfour Beatty Engineering Services to negotiate during legal pause of ballot injunction

08 February 2012

The judgement in BBES' case to injunct Unite's ballot will be reserved until early next week (beginning 13 February).

Unite members at Balfour Beatty vote overwhelmingly for strike action

02 February 2012

Unite members at Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) have voted overwhelmingly for a second time to strike over the termination of long-held agreements and the de-skilling of construction workers.

Unite reports construction firms to the OFT in groundbreaking move

01 February 2012

The complaint, the first of its kind made by a union, claims that the companies are breaking competition law by tearing up agreements and working together to set new pay and conditions which are not agreed by Unite.