“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…
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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…
Covid-19 public inquiry begins: UVW’s frontline migrant health workers will be heard!
After a successful appeal, UVW members will now give a first-hand account at the government’s public Covid-19 Inquiry of how they faced as low-wage,…
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…
Security guards fight against union-busting backlash at Great Ormond Street Hospital
United Voices of the World (UVW) are fighting back against union-busting attempts at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Security guards who took part in…
GOSH security guards begin strike and rally for equality!
“Why can’t they recognise us. Someone up there is making silly decisions making sure that security guards are not taken in-house. It’s so sad,.…
Victory for pandemic heroes as billionaire trustees capitulate at Sage Nursing Home
United Voices of the World (UVW) members, care, domestic and maintenance workers at Sage Nursing home in North London have declared a huge victory after a protracted dispute…
Organising through Covid-19: An update from LSWU
An update from LSWU on conditions during Covid-19 and how members have responded: Hundreds of workers from across the country have joined Legal Sector…
Furlough Fightback rep training: UVW members are taking on the bosses!
On Wednesday 9 September, UVW ran its first rep training in its series of online trainings for the membership called the ‘Furlough Fightback’. Forty-three…
UPDATE: Changes to Statutory Redundancy Pay, Statutory Notice Pay and much more
The government has announced a new law will be passed on the 31st of July 2020 ensuring workers who are currently furloughed under the…
UPDATE: Those with Covid-19 or Covid-19 symptoms are now required to self-isolate for 10 days
The government has announced this morning that those with Covid-19 or symptoms of Covid-19 such as a high temperature, loss of taste and smell,…
United Voices of the World fires the starting pistol on a furlough fightback!
On the 31st of October, the furlough scheme which has helped some nine million workers pay their bills and rent will come to an…