Dismissed after attending her sister’s funeral, Jemima fought back and got her job back!
“I told myself my union had to intervene, and yes, they did. I’m so happy today because the union defended me tremendously well. It’s…
Worker’s Story
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.…
“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…
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…
Let’s live in a better world by Maria Tito, UVW member
Greetings to all members of the United Voices of the World union (UVW) I have been a member of UVW for about 6 years.…
No English, no union, no fear: Julia’s story
Long read This July, 23-year-old Julia Quecaño Casimiro travelled over 7,000 miles from Chile to the UK to work as a seasonal fruit picker.…
Veteran cleaner and strike leader fights trade union victimisation at London School of Economics
“This constant picking on me seemed to intensify after our successful strike against outsourcing. I suspect this repetitive singling out has to do far…
UVW member wins four years of unpaid holiday pay
“We should not be afraid to fight for our rights. If our employer breaches our contract, whether through a genuine mistake or not, or…
Going home for Christmas: Don’t let them stop you!
“My supervisor told me: ‘We all lie to get out of here’. That was what hurt me most. My mum was dying and I…
UVW wants to make bosses pay for union busting
“All of us suffered in that workplace so to finally get some reparation is a big step up for both us as well as…
Together we can learn and fight to get what we need and deserve
Andrene and Bile are not only fierce UVW members and strike leaders at Sage Nursing home in Golders Green, but they are now certified…
Employer forced to pay back nearly two years in unpaid wages to cleaner after it cut her hours without her consent.
“My victory should give hope to all of us workers. We have rights and we should fight for them. UVW was there for me…