UPDATE: Workplaces reopening, schools reopening, new government powers, and much more
Today the government made a series of announcements that will affect UVW members. These announcements are as follows: New government powers Firstly, from the…
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Update: Use of face masks in shops in England to become mandatory on the 24th of July
The UK government has announced today that the use of face masks in shops across England will become mandatory by law on the 24th…
Ministry of Justice to face Judicial Review over lack of face masks links to death of outsourced cleaner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE14/07/2020 Ministry of Justice to face Judicial Review over lack of face masks links to death of outsourced cleaner Trade union United…
Update: Government announces launch of its ‘Plan for Jobs’
Today the government announced a series of new measures which it says are designed to protect jobs and the economy as lockdown eases and…
Emanuel’s story begins to be heard
The tragic case of Emanuel Gomes, a United Voices of the World (UVW) member who passed away in April, has recently hit the headlines.…
BBC report featuring UVW members shines a light on unscrupulous companies
UVW members were recently featured in a BBC report shining a light on unscrupulous employers who have either failed or refused to furlough their…
Update for workers furloughed on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: the introduction of ‘flexible furlough’
As of tomorrow, 1st July 2020, employers can require ‘furloughed’ workers to return to work on a part time basis and remain on furlough…
UPDATE: Shielding to end in England on the 1st of August
Today the government announced that the most vulnerable members of the population will be able to end the practice of shielding from the 6th…
Ark Globe Academy’s cleaners bribed with PPE on condition they “get rid of their union”
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16/06/2020 Ark Globe Academy’s cleaners bribed with PPE on condition they “get rid of their union” Ark Globe Academy’s cleaning contractor Ridge…
Update: 2-month extension of eviction ban
The government has announced a 2-month extension to the eviction ban. This means that tenants in rent arrears as a result of the COVID-19…
UVW steps in to provide PPE to outsourced cleaners at St. George’s, University of London
United Voices of the World (UVW) was forced to take action today by stepping in to provide outsourced cleaners at St. George’s University of…
Update: Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
On the 29th of May the government announced a series of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The changes are as follows: 10th…