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26 October 2026
Work for a union? Join the UWU.
People who work for trade unions spend their working lives standing up for others. We negotiate better pay, challenge unfair treatment, support members through difficult times and campaign for safer, fairer workplaces. We do this because we believe in fairness, collective action and the importance of giving working people a voice. But while we spend our working lives defending the rights of others, we sometimes overlook our own. Working for a trade union doesn't mean that workplace problems disappear, and the people who represent workers need independent representation themselves.
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24 September 2026
UWU Secures Certificate of Independence
UWU has achieved a Certificate of Independence, empowering our union to enhance collective bargaining and strengthen...
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15 May 2026
Remembering Tracy Edwards
We mourn the loss of Tracy Edwards, a dedicated trade union leader whose commitment to justice and mentorship...
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27 April 2026
The challenges ahead for Union Workers' Union
The UWU faces new challenges as it aims to strengthen representation for union workers, ensuring fairness and...
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9 March 2026
End the Victimisation of Trade Union Workers: UWU Model Motion
Addressing internal disputes within trade unions, emphasizing the need to stop victimising representatives and uphold...
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2 February 2026
Fatphobia and the trade union movement – it’s time to act
Explore how fatphobia affects workplace equality and what trade unions can do to combat weight discrimination and...
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26 January 2026
Final report of the State of the Sector Survey 2025 released
Trade union survey reveals toxic workplace cultures, unsafe workloads, and high levels of bullying, highlighting...
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