Victory for UVW: Solace Women’s Aid workers stop devastating job cuts
“Victory belongs to those who stand against injustice and unfairness, who believe in the power of collective action to create real, lasting change.” –…
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UVW cleaners at the V&A museum join the fight for a fair wage
“We need a fair wage. We can’t make ends meet.” Like so many outsourced workers in wealthy institutions, the cleaners at the Victoria and…
UVW sues cleaning company for forcing cleaner onto unpaid sick leave ignoring doctor’s request to reduce stress
“I felt very intimidated, very observed, constantly called into investigation hearings, so my health declined and I had to be signed briefly off work.…
Language is power
This weekend, we wrapped up the final English & digital skills classes for UVW’s latest 6-week course! These FREE courses were available to all…
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…
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…
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…
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…