🚨 Strike Action - First, Doncaster

It's day 3 of action for our members and their resolve is clear. They don't want to be out on strike, but they deserve #FairPay ✊

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Cummins is a hugely profitable company that can more than afford to put forward an acceptable pay offer. These workers have Unite’s total support in taking strike action to achieve pay justice.

🚨 Strike Action - First South Yorkshire

Our members took strike action on Saturday 28th March, with more dates to follow

First Group is highly profitable, and can afford to pay its #Doncaster drivers the same as those in #Sheffield

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Under the leadership of our general secretary Sharon Graham, workers come first. Proud to support all striking workers ✊
#Solidarity #BirminghamBinStrike
@unitesharon.bsky.social @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

✊ We are stronger together

Standing shoulder to shoulder with half a million others marching for hope.

@togetheralliance.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social #TogetherAlliance

And we’re off!

Busses from North Tyneside, Hull, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Sheffield on their way to London to join with the #TogetherAlliance ✊

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Join us: 28 March, Park Lane, 12pm

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✊ A great weekend at the TUC Conference in Redhills, Durham

From speakers and motions to two of our Reps being recognised for their hard work in the region

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🚨 BREAKING!!
Unite slashes affiliation to Labour on anniversary of Birmingham bins strike.
As well as an escalation of the strike, Unite has voted to cut its Labour affiliation by A huge £580,000 💰
“Workers are scratching their heads asking whose side are Labour on" @unitesharon.bsky.social

✊ Barnsley Michelmersh brick workers secure strong pay rise after strike vote

Unite officer Phil B: “This win is another example of why those wanting a better deal at work should join Unite and organise their colleagues to join as well.”

Full Story 🔗 loom.ly/TaperRg

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026

On Thursday we celebrated the achievements and contributions of women across our union and communities.

Together we continue the fight for equality, dignity and opportunity for all.

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

What a day! 💜 An absolute honour to celebrate surrounded by inspiring women for #InternationalWomensDay2026

✊ Unite Win - Leeds Passenger Transport action ended as council commits to tackling safety fears

Unite officer Chris M "Strike action was a last resort for our members [...] but they had to take a stand to improve the safety of the service"

Read on 🔗 loom.ly/E0f1xF0

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First Group is highly profitable, seeing revenues rise 30% to £833.6m for the half year ending September 2025.

Full story 👉 www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...

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🚨 Members at First South Yorkshire seeking pay parity with drivers in #Sheffield

Unite officer Christian R: It's wrong that bus drivers in #Doncaster are being short-changed [...] they need guarantees that they will be paid fairly for the difficult job they do

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Unite officer Chris R - “Prior to issuing the redundancy notices, the trust proposed a trial period instead of fire & rehire, which the nurses agreed to in good faith. However, the trust then reneged on its own offer & told Unite it preferred to fire & rehire the nurses.

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🚨 Dispute - Bassetlaw #NHS boss Zara Jones named and shamed as ICU doctor warns fire and rehire tactics endangered vulnerable Doncaster patient

Read the full story here 👉 loom.ly/gpHpbXk

#UniteNEYH #FireAndRehire

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See you there! ✊

🤝 Last week we met with the #TUC, #GMB and #ProspectUnion at BAE Systems in Washington.

❗It's crucial UK government invests in UK sovereign companies to protect sensitive defence technologies but to maintain good quality unionised jobs both in direct employment and within the supply chains.

🔬 Yorkshire Airedale NHS microbiology pay strikes escalate

Unite officer Chris Daly: “Strikes will not end until a deal that rectifies the pay injustice microbiology workers are suffering is put forward."

Full story here 🔗 loom.ly/Mz5aitQ

🏭 Drax jobs cuts shameful and result of corporate greed

📽️ Hear what Simon Coop, National Officer for Energy and Utilities had to say

🏭 Drax jobs cuts shameful and result of corporate greed

Unite regional officer Shane Sweeting said: "These job cuts are nothing more than a cost saving exercise, with Drax choosing to put profits before people.

Full story 👉 loom.ly/xwwCLog

🚨 Strike Update - #Leeds Passenger Transport

Unite officer Chris Muscroft - Unite has suspended industrial action while the agreed plans are being put in place. This pause will give Leeds council the chance to deliver on its commitments.

Full story 🔗 loom.ly/1F5ueTo

🚨 Day 2 of Strike Action - Leeds City Council Passenger Transport Services

Positive talks are taking place but we've yet to see an acceptable offer

🎥 Hear from convenor, Jordan, talk about the H&S risks facing our members

📝 Join the campaign: loom.ly/VEn9rcI

🚨 Strike Action - Leeds City Council Passenger Transport Services

🎥 Hear from Regional Officer Chris Muscroft on why our members are out on strike

📝 Join the campaign here: loom.ly/VEn9rcI

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🚨Strike Action - Leeds City Council

Solidarity to our members on their first day of strike action at #Leeds City Council Transport Services ✊

It's time Leeds City Council listened to our members and the Health & Safety concerns they've raised time and time again.

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Unite officer Chris Muscroft: "Strike action is a last resort for our members but these serious problems are not being addressed and they have no choice but to make their voices heard

Read more 👉 loom.ly/zcClNQs

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🚨 Strike Action - Leeds City Council Transport Services

There will be disruption to #Leeds council passenger transport services beginning this month, as almost 80 Unite members will strike over safety fears from tomorrow.

🎄 2025 Unwrapped

🤝 Back in July, we welcomed visitors from the German Education Union GEW to Newcastle. It was fantastic to talk to international colleagues about the work unions do for rights and equality ✊

#UniteNEYH #2025Unwrapped

🎄 2025 Unwrapped

Unite Reps joined our annual legal update with Regional Legal Officer Martin Wright on employment law changes for 2025 and beyond. Reps also donated generously to Cash for Kids and a local food bank. Huge thanks to all 👏

#CashForKids #UniteNEYH #2025Unwrapped