Unite the Union

British and Irish trade union

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Unite the Union, commonly known as Unite, is a trade union in the United Kingdom and Ireland, formed on 1 May 2007 by the merger of Amicus and the Transport and General Workers' Union. A general union, Unite is one of the largest trade unions in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with over 1.2 million members. The current general secretary is Sharon Graham, who was elected in August 2021.

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Baggage handlers strike at Gatwick ahead of Easter getaway Ground handling staff at Gatwick Airport have gone on strike over the Easter weekend, after rejecting a last-minute deal. The walkout by members of the Unite union raises concerns over delays and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:23Published on April 18, 2025

Unite members hold rally outside Birmingham Council Unite the Union members hold a rally outside Birmingham City Council. It comes as Unite said its members voted overwhelmingly against what it described as the council's "totally inadequate" offer,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published on April 15, 2025

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Birmingham bin strike resolution 'could be in touching distance' - as conciliation service drafted in A deal to resolve the Birmingham bin strike could be "in touching distance", the Unite union has announced. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2025
Heathrow strikes next weekend postponed Next weekend's security staff strikes at Heathrow have been postponed as Unite, the union, considers a pay offer. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023
Unite starts 'escalation' of strike action with new walkout by ambulance workers Workers at two ambulance trusts will go on strike on Tuesday as the Unite union starts its "escalation" of industrial action to get ministers back to the negotiating table over pay and conditions in.. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2023

Unite union ambulance strikes planned for this week called off Planned walkouts by Unite union ambulance workers this week will not go ahead, as they enter pay talks with the government. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2023
Unite the Union employee being investigated in fraud probe "A single employee" of one of the UK's largest trade unions is at the centre of a bribery, fraud, money laundering and tax evasion investigation, South Wales Police have said. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2023