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16 September 2020
London bus drivers begin strike ballot over remote sign-on dispute
There is no benefit to passengers, and remote sign-on could well disrupt services
9 September 2020
Dover: Solidarity with refugees - applause and cheers for socialist ideas to unite working class
Trade unionists, anti-racism and refugee rights campaigners rallied in Market Square on 5 September in Dover to show solidarity with refugees, fleeing war and persecution, who have faced vile racist abuse from Tories and the far right in recent weeks
2 September 2020
London bus drivers poised for strike action
The Unite union is in the process of preparing to formally ballot all its bus drivers employed by Singapore-owned Metroline in a dispute over 'remote signing on'.
5 August 2020
Unite union branch pledges to support socialist candidates who oppose cuts
The response by Tory Kent County Council to Covid-19 is to launch a public consultation entitled: "Have your say on Kent County Council's spending priorities and approach following the Covid-19 pandemic"
22 July 2020
I joined the Socialist Party to fight back
Since the coronavirus crisis started, managers at the Sainsbury's where I work have gone on the offensive, handing out disciplinary investigations like confetti
22 July 2020
Online rally: Fight the London transport funding cuts!
London is the only economically developed capital in which public transport is not funded by government grants
20 July 2020
United Left general secretary hustings shows widest debate needed for left in Unite
In the vote following the hustings Steve Turner defeated fellow AGS Howard Beckett by 3 votes.
15 July 2020
A fighting programme for Unite
On 18 July United Left is selecting its candidate for the next Unite general secretary election
8 July 2020
Fantastic virtual NSSN conference: "Fight for our lives and livelihoods''
A virtual meeting of up to 300 trade union reps, workers, campaigners, socialists and international visitors took place on the 4 July
3 June 2020
Fight continues for safety on London buses
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the front doors on London buses were being reopened on several routes
25 May 2020
No return to unsafe construction sites
The last five years has seen an average 36 construction worker deaths each year. According to the Office for National Statistics, in just four months of Covid-19 there have been 199 deaths!, writes Andy Bentley, Unite construction sector.
6 May 2020
Rolls Royce threatens 8,000 job losses
Rolls Royce has announced a possible and imminent 8,000 redundancies. This was explained as 'necessary' because of huge cuts in production by aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus
29 April 2020
Woolwich ferry - workers secure 100% furlough agreement
Unite union has negotiated a 100% furlough agreement with Briggs Marine, the contractor who currently runs the Woolwich Ferry.
28 April 2020
Workers fighting to defend safety and livelihoods - NSSN national meeting a huge success
Over 200 members and reps from many different trade unions came together on Zoom on Sunday 26 April to discuss the impact of the coronavirus crisis on workers
14 April 2020
Unite opposes all cuts to domestic violence services
Tension is growing in many locked-down homes. It's no surprise domestic violence is increasing too. Calls to Refuge's helpline, the domestic abuse charity, are up 120% since the lockdown began, writes Jon Dale, secretary, Unite union EM/NG32 Nottinghamshire Health branch (personal capacity).
8 April 2020
Victory for Medway bin workers
Unite the Union reps are pleased to announce that we have won in our dispute at Medway Norse and have ensured a safe environment for staff and the local community (see 'Refuse collection workers strike' at socialistpartyorg.uk)
8 April 2020
Socialists in Unite meet via Zoom: Struggles continue in the workplaces
Unite union members in the Socialist Party, and our Scottish and Irish sister groups in the Committee for a Workers' International, held a Zoom meeting on 4 April
18 March 2020
Determined St Mungo's homelessness workers strike for three days
Last minute emails to staff calling on them to suspend strike action because of the coronavirus crisis provoked anger
11 March 2020
Book: Why you should be a trade unionist by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey
Len McCluskey's book 'Why you should be a trade unionist' is a lively and accessible account of the role trade unionism has played in the past, and the hope which workers' organisations provide for the future, writes Derek McMillan, East Grinstead.
19 February 2020
London bus rep dismissal update
Moe wants to thank the huge support that he has received
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