COVID-19 Inquiry fails to recognise heavy toll on migrant care workers
On 20 October 2026, the UK COVID-19 Inquiry published its Module 6 report on the care sector. “By failing to address the disproportionate impact…
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A reply isn’t an answer: UVW slams Government’s failure to address migrant workers’ demands
In July, UVW joined 50 trade unions and organisations from across the UK in a joint letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for…
Migrant cleaners at South London school ARK GLOBE ACADEMY win back money owed after union campaign
‘After months of campaigning together, we have seen important changes and trust that this progress will continue.’ Sesly, school cleaner and uvw member Migrant…
National Hospital caterers force contractor to scrap restrictive holiday rules
“We can build power together and win real changes at work. If we can come together, that is where they will have to listen…
90 years on from Cable Street, UVW marches against fascism: “No Pasarán!”
Our strength comes from standing together in our differences, as one organised working class!” – Nelly Ospino, UVW General secretary Ninety years ago, thousands…
UVW seeks court injunction against Butlin’s over alleged union intimidation and blacklisting
“Butlin’s management should be ashamed that they’re intimidating us into not exercising our fundamental right to join a union and organise together.” – Jamie,…
The City of London belongs to the workers: cleaners take direct action and win
Predominantly Latin American migrant cleaners for M & G, outsourced to Peartree Cleaning Services Ltd, rallied together to protest in direct action off Fenchurch Avenue in the City of London, demanding an end to disrespect, harassment, and…
Butlin’s Resort Safety Officers announce strike action over August bank holiday weekend, escalating to continuous action from 21 September
“We don’t want to strike. We want to do our jobs properly and keep guests and colleagues safe. But we need that same commitment…
Butlin’s Resort Safety Officers: 100% YES to strike action. Walkouts possible from 24 August in Bognor Regis resort.
“This action is to demonstrate to the resort’s leadership that we will no longer tolerate working conditions that make it harder for us to…
Hospitality workers demand an end to zero-hours insecurity as bosses lobby again planned new protections
The number of people on zero-hours contracts has hit a record high with more than 1.2 million people now on them, despite government reforms aimed at…
No workers’ rights without migrant workers’ rights
UVW has joined 50 trade unions and organisations from across the UK in a joint letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for urgent…
Science Museum security guards complete up to 30% pay restoration after two years of organising
“After two years of organising and strike action, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved together. But this isn’t the finish line.” Catherine Campbell, Science…