Awed’s story: No warning. no process. Just gone
“Being told I was no longer needed, just a day after the union notified management of a strike ballot, made it clear to me…
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Hundreds of NHS facilities’ workers at St Helier and Epsom Hospitals launch historic strike ballot in major push for equality
“We are the pillars of this hospital — if we don’t clean, transport people around or serve food, patients and their families suffer. The…
UVW stands with Palestine Action – Statement
The plan to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is a disgraceful attack on the right to resist state-sponsored violence. It is a…
UVW security guards at London’s top museums secure major pay rises after sustained strike action
“Since we organised with UVW and stood up for ourselves, they’ve had to listen.” – Geoffrey, security supervisor and UVW member Security guards at…
Crisis at Solace Women’s Aid: Barnet and Tower Hamlets Support Workers set to strike
“We are calling for a healthier work environment—for ourselves and for the survivors we support—and a real say at work through our union, UVW.”…
UVW is more than a union
UVW is more than a union This weekend, 17 May 2025, cleaners, security guards, carers, hospitality staff and workers from the design and cultural…
“I don’t steal. I’m not a thief” – UVW to sue LSE over summary dismissal of 70-year-old migrant cleaner
United Voices of the World (UVW) will initiate legal proceedings against the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE) yet again, following the sudden and…
UVW cleaners at the V&A museum win 18% pay rise
The outsourced cleaners at the Victoria and Albert museum (V&A) in London, mostly migrants from Latin America, outsourced to contractor TSS, have won their fight…
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.” –…
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…