Noor’s fight for sick pay and dignity at the V&A Museum
“They only pay me Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – £500 a month – the months I’m sick. I have a family to look after…
Year: 2025
Solace Women’s Aid workers pause strike as redundancy process stops for talks – hold vigil for domestic violence victims
“The victim/survivors have to be at the forefront of this conversation, because at the end of the day if they cut the service it…
Security guards at London’s top museums pause strike action pending promised pay offer
“We hope their promised response will be a positive one, helping to prevent future strikes” – Edi Palalej, security guard and UVW representative at…
Security guards at London’s top museums pause strike action pending promised pay offer
Security guards at the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum have agreed to temporarily pause their historic strike action after…
RIP Alpha Anne (1984-2025)
RIP Alpha Anne1984-2025 We are truly saddened to learn of the tragic and untimely passing of UVW member Alpha Anne. He passed away yesterday…
UVW activists inspire colorful portraits
“It’s the first time I’d done this kind of drawing and it gave me confidence. I’d come again!” – Irene Andrango, cleaner and UVW…
All eyes on Solace Women’s Aid as indefinite strike action looms
On 6 February 2025, hundreds of people gathered outside Tower Hamlets Town Hall to oppose proposed cuts to essential services for victims and survivors…
Hundreds rally to save vital domestic abuse support services in Tower Hamlets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : 7 February 2025 HUNDREDS RALLY TO SAVE VITAL DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES IN TOWER HAMLETS Hundreds of people gathered outside…
Statement on Solace Women’s Aid dispute
UVW members from Solace Women’s Aid met with council officials and representatives from the Mayor’s office to discuss the redundancies being proposed by Solace…
Solace Women’s Aid workers call indefinite strike to stop devastating job cuts
“Our main priority with this strike is to highlight the importance of our service and the impact on the community if the team is…