Concierge, cleaners and maintenance win union recognition at luxury apartments
“The cleaners, concierge and maintenance workers at WEQ want to make our workplace better, with clear and constructive dialogue we can do this” Francesco…
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UVW stands in solidarity with the peoples of Palestine
United Voices of the World (UVW) trade union is horrified to see Israel on the precipice of committing genocide and stands in unequivocal solidarity…
Covid-19: Hearing our voices
“It was a strange feeling to share my story. It was simply emotional and at times upsetting to know that only now someone somewhere…
Cleaners and concierge at London luxury apartments WIN BIG
“Together, the concierge and cleaners at WEQ have shown what collective power can do. With our commitment and the support of our union we…
Colombia’s president launches investigation into labour rights abuses by global food company Colombina S.A.
Colombia’s Ministry of Labour has appointed an inspector to carry out a preliminary investigation into union-busting practices of the global food company Colombina against…
UVW to sue LSE for disability discrimination and trade union victimisation after sacking strike leader
“My condition has got something to do with it, but I think there’s more to it. I’ve always been at the forefront of the…
UVW wins right to defend its 2021 race discrimination win against Royal Parks before the Court of Appeal because it has “a real prospect of success”, says judge.
United Voices of the World’s (UVW) application to the Court of Appeal in our claim against the Royal Parks (RP) has just been given…
“Pay us our holiday pay” LSE cleaners take bosses to the Employment Tribunal
“We took strike action to fight for what we are owed and now we are taking legal action. We won’t stop fighting.” Vilma Villamoros,…
UVW union calls on Colombia’s President to investigate labour rights abuses against trade unionists by global food company Colombina S.A.
Today, United Voices of the World, UVW, sent a letter to Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro denouncing the labour rights abuses carried out by the…
Rachel Keke: A fighter’s journey
“Strike all the way until victory, support those striking and don’t be afraid.” Rachel Keke, former chambermaid-turned-French MP, at Casa UVW In July we…
Residents at luxury apartments support the striking cleaners and concierge workers
“We were at the picket line again to show our determination to continue this fight and we won great support from the residents.” Francesco…
Local community comes out in full force to back La Retraite School’s cleaners striking to save their jobs
“We are human beings like you, we have families like you, we need rest like you, we need a living wage – we work…
School cleaners return to the picket line to fight for their jobs
“I’m fighting for the many injustices committed against me for being a trade union member and I believe this is trade union victimisation… I’m…
Football for the people
UVW took part in the second Strike Solidarity Tournament on 25th of June organised by a coalition of community football teams Queerspace FC, Deptford…
Former Saint James Tavern striking bar staff win thousands of pounds in compensation as bosses settle all claims.
Former pub Saint James Tavern (SJT) landlords have agreed to pay over £80,000 in compensation to UVW members to settle claims of unfair dismissal,…
UVW cleaners at La Retraite school to strike alongside NEU teachers in early July
“Most of us cleaners would be forced to stop working at the school because many of us have other jobs we need to get…
Three perfect strike days… and the battle continues
“We don’t give up. We overcome our fear. We keep fighting. We stick together, we win” UVW striker and senior care worker Bile from…
All aboard the UVW strike bus!
All aboard! A bus load of cleaners, carers and concierge workers together with dozens of supporters, went on a whistle stop tour of five…
Over 100 low-paid, migrant workers to kick off joint three-day strike action aboard open-top double-decker bus!
“We are slowly losing all of our rights. We want our bosses to see that they have made the wrong choices because we are…