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Strike by workers at homelessness charity St Mungo’s ends as pay row resolved

Unite said its members had accepted an inflation-beating pay increase worth 10.7%.

The Independent UK

Unite accuses Labour of ‘currying favour with big business’ on workers’ rights

Union leader says leaked text of party’s plans shows ‘clear rowing back’ as Angela Rayner denies any watering down of policy

The Guardian - UK

Gatwick Strikes 2023: Warnings of ‘severe disruption’ at airport as August strikes announced

The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport.

The Independent UK

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Union predicts ‘severe disruption’ at Gatwick as August strikes announced

The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport.

The Independent UK

School strike action could start in September, union says

Unite members in 10 council areas have backed industrial action.

The Independent UK

School support staff in 10 councils vote for strike action in pay dispute

Unite said it comes after Cosla did not table an improved offer.

The Independent UK

Glasgow World Championships hit with strike disruption

Workers at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and at parking facilities in the city walk out in a dispute over pay

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Labour sticks to financial prudence message despite Unite’s donation warning

Sir Keir Starmer has prioritised ‘financial responsibility’ over spending in a move which risks angering the unions and the left of his party.

The Independent UK

Labour must ‘give people something to vote for’, says Unite head

Sharon Graham, of UK’s second largest union, says party lacks ambition and is not showing itself as distinct alternative to Tories

The Guardian - UK

No ‘blank cheques’ for Labour, Unite general secretary warns

Sharon Graham told the BBC she is ‘very, very disappointed’ with a ‘lack of ambition’ from the party.

The Independent UK

Starmer urges Unite union to get behind his drive for power

The Labour leader said ‘we are nothing without power’ and told the union he makes ‘no apologies’ for his approach to winning the next election.

The Independent UK

Starmer put ‘on notice’ by Unite leader after vote to retain ties with Labour

General secretary of union says party should not treat outcome as ‘blank cheque’ as rift remains with leadership

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer told to deliver for union as Unite votes not to break link with Labour

LABOUR leader Keir Starmer has been told to listen to Unite’s demands as the union voted to maintain its historic links with the party.

The National (Scotland)

St Mungo’s strike: Why are staff at the homelessness charity walking out?

Workers accused management of a ‘shocking’ dereliction of duty towards the homeless

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Church of England clergy asks for a pay raise for the first time in history

The United Kingdom has been struggling with a cost-of-living crisis since 2021. Clergy members are asking for a 9.5% pay hike that would begin in April 2024.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross schools could be hit by strikes for second year in a row

Unions have issued non-teaching staff in schools and nurseries with strike ballots

The Independent UK

Unite involved in more than 800 disputes over 20 months

General secretary Sharon Graham said around £350 million had been won for union members since the start of its drive to achieve pay rises.

The Guardian - UK

Church of England vicars demand pay rise to cope with cost of living crisis

C of E clergy and lay staff represented by Unite ask for 9.5% increase in first ever claim

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The Independent UK

Survey reveals ‘shocking’ levels of NHS staff shortages ‘hitting patient safety’

The poll comes as Unite escalates industrial action after its members rejected the Government’s pay offer.

Daily Mirror

Supermarkets pay out £1.2bn to shareholders as cash-strapped Brits can't fill trollies

Supermarkets including the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury's have been accused of greedflation by Unite as their shareholders are set for a bumper £1.2bn payout.

The Independent UK

Security guards at London's Heathrow Airport to escalate strikes over pay into busy summer months

Security guards at London’s Heathrow Airport will escalate their strike action over pay into the busy summer months

Daily Mirror

'Tories and Labour are scared to tackle Greedflation caused by profit-hungry firms'

The Mirror's Kevin Maguire says sky-rocketing prices in shops are caused by the corporate greed of major firms - but neither the Tories or Labour are willing to tackle them

Daily Mirror

Heathrow workers set to vote on 33 more strikes - sparking chaos fears for holidaymakers

Passengers planning on flying out from Heathrow Airport have been warned Unite members are set to walk out 33 times between June 17 and the end of the summer in a dispute over pay

Insider UK

Labour warned over ‘reckless’ lack of detail on North Sea pledge

Unite, the party's largest single donor, has compared the consequences to the closures of UK coal mines

The Independent UK

Labour is warned over ‘reckless’ lack of detail on North Sea pledge

Sir Keir Starmer has been told by trade union Unite that any plan to block new North Sea developments must not leave workers ‘paying the price’.

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