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LabourList: Why an independent union for paid trade union staff is needed
13 October 2020

LabourList: Why an independent union for paid trade union staff is needed

UWU General Secretary, Chris Musgrave spoke with LabourList on why an independent union for paid trade union staff is...
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Press release: Union legal challenge to Exeter City Council over Covid pay
12 October 2020

Press release: Union legal challenge to Exeter City Council over Covid pay

The Union Workers’ Union (UWU), has filed employment tribunal proceedings against Exeter City Council (ECC) following a...
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Member feedback, new training courses and are our workplaces really ‘Covid Secure’?
7 October 2020

Member feedback, new training courses and are our workplaces really ‘Covid Secure’?

Members speak! Following our very first all-member survey, 27% of members responded with your thoughts on the...
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Press release: Investigation into sexual harassment within GMB union
4 September 2020

Press release: Investigation into sexual harassment within GMB union

The Union Workers’ Union (UWU), the recently formed union for staff of trade unions, has reacted with shock but not...
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Summer roundup – get involved in your union
3 September 2020

Summer roundup – get involved in your union

Roaring recognition Another month, another recognition agreement. We are delighted to announce we have an agreement in...
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Developing and growing the UWU into 2021
30 July 2020

Developing and growing the UWU into 2021

The July member update covers our plans to grow and develop the UWU into 2021 and for members to feedback how we do...
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Our first recognition agreement is signed and all member meeting is this July
30 June 2020

Our first recognition agreement is signed and all member meeting is this July

Recognition It’s been another exciting month for the UWU, we continue to grow and now have members in 18 different...
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