Strikes at St. George’s University of London enter their third week
Outsourced security guards take their third week of strike action as they continue to demand direct employment by St. George’s, University of London (SGUL)…
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Major NHS Trust forced to terminate use of private contractors
For immediate release 30th January 2020 Major NHS Trust forced to terminate use of private contractors Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has been forced…
St. George’s University of London hit by second week of strike action amidst continued police repression
St. George’s, University of London (SGUL), was rocked by a second week of strike action today as security guards entered into their 3rd day…
Solidarity letter: UVW striking security guards
On Friday, January 24th 2020, UVW asked union branches, CLPs and community organisations for group and individual signatories to a solidarity letter for striking…
The upstart unions taking on the gig economy and outsourcing
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Metropolitan Police to face legal action after detaining barrister during lawful strike at St. George’s University
The prestigious medical school of St. George’s, University of London, found itself embroiled in controversy today, after a barrister and trade union official was…
Outsourced workers win a 23% pay rise as dispute with the University of Greenwich comes to an end
Outsourced workers at the University of Greenwich, including café workers, cleaners and security guards, celebrated today an announcement of a pay rise to the…
A statement of solidarity with the RMT, TSSA, ASLEF and Unite: Defend the right to strike!
Solidarity With Transport Workers: Defend The Right to Strike! United Voices of the World (UVW) condemns attempts by this Conservative government to further curtail…
Royal Park cleaners win their strike for a 31% pay rise to the London Living Wage
Park and toilet attendants across 7 of the Queen’s Royal Parks in London have today won their strike for a pay rise from the…