“Covid-19 was catastrophic for care workers” – Migrant Health Workers To Speak At Covid-19 Inquiry
“It’s important that this inquiry leads to a revaluation of caregivers’ work; that it’s seen as just as important as that of doctors or…
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Department for Education facilities workers declare victory in long running dispute
“We extend our thanks to all those who contributed, whether through donations to the strike fund, raising awareness, or showing up in large numbers…
Fighting for fair pay is a matter of principle
“I believe that every long journey begins with a single step. I also believe we are making history—for ourselves, our families, and future generations…
Current Harrods employee who complained of sexual harassment this year says “perpetrators are being covered’
A UVW member and current Harrods employee, who complained of sexual harassment this year, has accused the luxury department store of treating ‘victims like…
Harrods’ workers reject claim that “Harrods is today a very different organisation”
United Voices of the World (UVW) union statement on the sickening revelations about former, and now deceased, Harrods’ billionaire boss and predator Mohamed Al…
Knowledge makes you free: Maria Angeles’ journey with UVW
“I feel that UVW is like my family because I go there, and I chat, I share… So what I would say to the…
Cleaners at James Allen’s Girls’ School win union recognition
Cleaners at the prestigious James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) in Dulwich, south London have been granted union recognition. This comes a week after the…
Strike ballot opens for security guards at the Science and Natural History museums after a pitiful pay increase
Outsourced security guards at the Natural History and Science museum are balloting to strike in a fight for better pay and conditions. The security guards are asking for a wage of £16 an hour and full sick pay from day one. Their bosses, Wilson Wilson James reported making over £7 million profit after tax
The fruits of resilience and determination
Workers who stand up to their bosses develop bravery and resilience which helps them win. Our union, United Voices of the World (UVW) exists…
Cleaners at the prestigious James Allen’s Girls School halt strike after pay deal
Outsourced migrant cleaners at the prestigious £24,000-a-year private school James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) in Dulwich, London, have for now, called off a planned…
Harrods’ migrant cleaners call off strike after forcing policy change on annual leave
Harrods night cleaners, who are United Voices of the World (UVW) members, forced a policy change and called off their planned strike action after…
Dates for your diary! UVW’s Autumn 2024 events
Your union has got a busy few months coming up, with strikes, weekly English language & digital skills courses, drumming workshops, drop-in consultations (Café…