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London bus drivers are being pushed to their limits during heatwaves like this 🌡️ While temperatures hit 30°C+, driver cabs can soar above 40°C, creating dangerous working conditions that worsen fatigue, dehydration and stress. Many drivers report faulty air conditioning, inadequate cooling systems, and pressure to keep buses running despite unsafe temperatures. Some even avoid drinking water because they don't have reliable access to toilets. This isn't just a workers' issue. it's a public safety issue. Fatigue caused by extreme heat can reduce concentration, slow reaction times and increase the risk of accidents. Through our #FightFatigueNow campaign, we're demanding urgent action from Tfl and bus companies. London's bus drivers deserve safe working conditions. Passengers deserve safe journeys. ✊ #busdriver #BusDrivers #Heatwave #LondonBuses #tfl
Unite the union: join a union725,178 views • 8 days ago

Musk just became the worlds first TRILLIONAIRE. Meanwhile, public services are stretched to breaking point. Poverty is rising. Meanwhile, extreme wealth continues to grow. The economy isn't working for ordinary people. A wealth tax could raise billions to invest in our communities, strengthen public services, and build a fairer future. Tax wealth. Fund public services. Tackle inequality. It's time for those with the broadest shoulders to contribute their fair share. #WealthTax #TaxTheRich #PublicServices #WealthInequality
Unite the union: join a union30,953 views • 18 days ago

🚨BREAKING Deal agreed to end bins strike after 15 months! It is an absolute abhorrence that this deal has been blocked not just once but twice by unelected unaccountable commissioners and officers at Birmingham City Council. Congratulations to the Unite members who stood firm throughout, backed by their union. “The move made today by the leader of the council is a vindication of the bin workers’ struggle for a decent deal” Sharon Graham
Unite the union: join a union59,066 views • 2 months ago

The problem with privatised water 💧 Around 90% of the world’s water is publicly owned - but England and Wales still run on a failed privatised system. For too long, water companies have been aloud to extract cash from a public necessity, all while putting profits before people and public health. The result? Polluted waterways, high bills and a system that isn’t working. It’s time to end this failed experiment and bring England’s water back into public hands. #publicownership #water #privatisation #sewage
Unite the union: join a union16,578 views • 25 days ago

🚨 BREAKING: Unite takes UK Govt to court over Winter Fuel Payment 🚨 "I do not understand how a Labour Govt has taken away the fuel allowance of millions of pensioners just as winter approaches" Sharon Graham Save #WinterFuel The Times and Sunday Times
Unite the union: join a union75,611 views • 1 year ago

✊ ‘Proud to be a bin man. Proud to be a striking bin man. Proud of my striking brothers and sisters’. Too right Mike. When your employer tries to take up to 25% of your pay, what else are you going to do but strike back? 🪧 PLs RT & tell Birmingham City Council to stop attacking its own workers 📣
Unite the union: join a union28,365 views • 1 year ago

Following discussions yesterday, we have secured a commitment from The Labour Party to demand that: ➡️TATA are not to make any ‘irreversible decisions’ before a general election. ➡️An incoming Labour govt committing £3 billion to secure the future of the Welsh steel industry. #UKSteel
Unite the union: join a union41,330 views • 2 years ago

Hospitality doesn’t stop for Christmas, but neither do your rights 💪 Whether you’re on the bar, on the floor, or behind the scenes make sure you know rights at work - and if something’s not right, your union has your back - join and stay protected 📣 Hospitality rep Oliver explains breaks down 3 rights you need to know. #KnowYourRights #HospitalityWorkers #Hospitality #WorkersRights #EmploymentLaw
Unite the union: join a union10,796 views • 6 months ago

💔 We are deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news that Unite member and Birmingham bin worker Steve Morris has suddenly lost his beloved wife, Tammy Morris. Her passing has come as a huge shock to all who knew her, and our thoughts are with Steve and his family at this incredibly difficult time. Many friends, colleagues, and members of the Union have reached out asking how they can help. We have set up a GoFundMe page to provide support for Steve and his family as they navigate the days and weeks ahead. All donations will go directly towards easing the financial burden during this period – whether to help with funeral costs, household needs, or simply to give the family space to grieve without additional worries. Any contribution, no matter the size, will mean so much. It will not only provide practical help but also show Steve that he is surrounded by love, care, and solidarity from our movement. ➡️ The link to donate: ⬅️
Unite the union: join a union12,178 views • 9 months ago

Wendy stands to lose her home if Birmingham City Council get away with slashing her pay. That is why she is striking. She deserves to be listened to and supported. It is shameful that her employer & wealthy politicians should behave otherwise 😰
Unite the union: join a union13,356 views • 1 year ago

✊ With your help Birmingham's Bin workers will not be bullied back to work on vastly lower wages! Birmingham City Council is threatening to #FireAndRehire its refuse team. But our members aren’t backing down & your donations can help support the families of struggling strikers: Please donate to the Solidarity Fund 💶 WM/7186 Branch. Acc: 20308397. SC:608301
Unite the union: join a union11,374 views • 11 months ago

Our general secretary, Sharon Graham receiving a standing ovation from delegates at Policy Conference this week as she spoke about the promises made and delivered since becoming our general secretary. A union moving forwards. A union winning ✊✊
Unite the union: join a union11,048 views • 11 months ago

💰 The £ is there to rebuild services & industry 🧐 Britain is the 6th richest economy in the world 🎩 The top 50 families are worth £500bn 💸 A tax on the super-rich would wipe out Rachel Reeves ‘s ‘black hole' So say Bromley @38Degrees Greenpeace International IPPR Patriotic Millionaires UK 350 dot org ...
Unite the union: join a union13,893 views • 1 year ago
