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Latin American cleaners win union recognition
A group of cleaners, UVW members, at Riverside Quarter luxury apartments have won collective bargaining rights following a three month campaign for dignity and…
Brighton bar staff gear up for strike action over better pay and conditions
“On the picket we will show the power we have as a united work force and just how much support we have already managed…
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…
No worker left behind: a lone worker and her union fight back!
“From the very first moment I have felt supported by UVW. I’m not scared and I’m going to demand all my working rights, because…
No half measures! Brighton pub staff vote unanimously to go on strike, and sue their employer
“For me and my friends and fellow workers at Saint James’ Tavern, for the bare minimum conditions and respect at work. That’s why I’m striking.” …
Union demands sexual harassment claim is properly investigated at luxury flats
United Voices of the World (UVW) demands that property management company FirstPort properly investigates the alleged sexual harassment and assault of one of its…
Victory for Colombian migrant worker who dared to stand up, speak out and fight back!
“I will always raise my voice to defend the rights of workers who are in miserable conditions and in court it was clear that…
Statement in support of Survivors’ Network
The Gender-based Violence Sector Workers branch of United Voices of the World stands in solidarity with Survivors’ Network; a sexual violence service who have…
The triumph of dignity: Care worker and uvw strike leader gets her day in court
“I feel like a winner, no matter what the outcome, because they couldn’t silence me.” Bella Ruiz, former care worker, strike organiser and UVW…
Fight with everything for the living
United Voices of the World trade union (UVW) joins the global union movement on 28th April in marking International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) Our…
Security guards take their fight to Liverpool to rally activists’ support
Activists in Liverpool rally behind the striking Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) security guards at a meeting hosted by Liverpool TUC and Merseyside BLM Alliance. …
Security guards defiant in fight against racist outsourcing at Great Ormond Street Hospital
After an epic six-week strike in February and March, the heroic security guards at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) are continuing their fight against…
UVW tells government to listen to low-paid workers too as part of Covid-19 inquiry
United Voices of the World (UVW) has asked for the voices of its members, low-paid, Black, brown and migrant workers who were disproportionately affected…
Solidarity with P&O Ferries’ workers and their families
“This month, like thieves in the night P&O ferries sacked 800 workers by pre-recorded video message, causing chaos, wrecking lives, leaving passengers stranded & aid cargo…
The new national minimum wage is a poverty wage. Let’s fight for more!
“I’m getting a 10p an hour rise from April 1… but what am I going to do with that, with all the costs going…
UVW comment on the Chancellor’s Spring statement
United Voices of the World members condemn the lack of empathy and understanding of the realities faced by hardworking people demonstrated by chancellor Rishi…
Women security guards at Great Ormond Street Hospital, on their strike for equality
Erica Rasheed, UVW member and security officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital on strike: “The security industry needs more women.There are plenty of industries…
Victory! Hospital Cleaners call off strike after winning full NHS parity from 1 April 2022
“We are all so happy. Our lives are going to change so much because now we know we are fully GOSH employees and it’s…
UVW women join the march on International Women’s day!
United Voices of the World were proud to take an active part in the Women’s Strike rally. UVW organiser Maggie Hayes was there and she…
A salute to the sisters on International Women’s Day
Women are at the heart of United Voices of the World’s fight for dignity, equality and respect. More than half of our members are…
The struggle continues: GOSH strike rallies are back!
Security guards at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) held their first picket since a series of rallies was interrupted by a High Court injunction…
UVW forces Mitie bosses to drop bogus disciplinary process against union member
“I raised grievance last year because I felt I was being bullied and harassed, but my complaint wasn’t upheld. To my surprise I was then…