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We're Unite the Union in the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber. @KarenReayUnite is our Regional Secretary. Join us - https://xitter.cf/t.co/iUFMBnJt6Y
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Tuesday was our National Women's Conference
Women from across our Union come together to set Unite policy on issues inc. the threat of AI, defending the Equality Act, the rising poverty crisis, and combatting violence against women + girls.
Change happens when women unite!
🚨 Fire & Rehire - Taylor Wimpey
📻 Listen to Regional Officer Greg R talk about how Taylor Wimpey is planning to fire and rehire 50 workers in the North East
🔗 Read the full story here: loom.ly/aLFMNNA
🔴 Wear Red Day 2026
Today we've proudly celebrated #WearRedDay2026 to support @SRTRC_England ❤️
#WRD26 #SRtRC
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🚨 Fire & Rehire - Taylor Wimpey, #Sunderland
Termination notices were given to around 50 workers on 1 Oct, which they were forced to sign by 7 Oct. Taylor Wimpey is now planning to hire them on inferior contracts to save money on bonus pay.
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Unite officer Greg R said: "Taylor Wimpey has serious questions to answer about how it has treated these workers. It is clear it is taking advantage of the fact fire and hire has not been outlawed.
Full story 🔗 loom.ly/aLFMNNA
🚨 Breaking - Leeds Bradford Airport
Strikes at LBA will not go ahead from tomorrow (16 Oct)
Unite officer Neil W: "After receiving offers from LBA, we have suspended this week’s strike action in good faith to allow members to vote on pay deals.”
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🚨 Breaking News - Leeds Bradford Airport
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: “Following negotiations, we have suspended the air traffic controller strikes taking place this week to allow members to have their say on a new pay offer.”
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Meanwhile, hourly paid staff [...] are being balloted on a separate offer. The ballot closes tomorrow, if this is rejected these workers will strike as planned from Friday to Sunday (16 to 18 October).
Read more🔗 loom.ly/NIN6acA
The Equality Act 2010 is a vital piece of legislation which Unite reps use every day to defend members rights.
Over 60 activists came together in Leeds to learn more about how to use the Act and why it matters to our members.
We’re always stronger together ✊
🚨 Breaking - Leeds Bradford Airport
LBA faces standstill as 100+ workers to take industrial action.
Unite officer Neil W - We know people [...] will be concerned to hear of industrial action, however our members have no choice but to strike.
👉 🔗 loom.ly/a1ihors
✊ Unite Win - EPTA UK
Members at EPTA UK won a 2-year deal worth at least 9%
Regional Officer Neil W said "Following long but productive pay talks our members have won a significant increase in their pay and an above inflation pay increase next year."
#UniteNEYH
✊ Unite Win - Menzies Aviation
Reps and members at Menzies Aviation, who work in fuelling at Leeds Bradford Airport, have won a 12 month above-inflation pay increase back dated to March 2026 with agreement to benchmark on pay for 2027.
#UniteNEYH
✊ Unite Win - Lockwood Haulage, #Knottingley
Following 10 days of continuous strike action, our members are back at work after securing an improved pay deal.
🎥 Watch Dene, our lead Rep talk about what the strike meant to him and his colleagues.
#UniteNEYH
Unite - North East, Yorkshire and Humber retweeted
Today is Bi Visibility Day. 2026 marks 27 years since the first Bi Visibility Day back in 1999. Let's raise awareness and celebrate our bisexual community today and every day.
💗💜💙Share this post to spread awareness and show your support.
#BiVisibilityDay #BiPride #Unite
ALT Banner advertising that Today is Bi Visibility Day. 2026 marks 27 years since the first Bi Visibility Day back in 1999. Let's raise awareness and celebrate our bisexual community today and every day. 💗💜💙Share this post to spread awareness and show your support. #BiVisibilityDay #BiAndProud #BiPride #Unite
✊ Unite Win - Alexander Dennis, Scarborough
Unite officer Dan Stephens said: “With the dispute now settled, our members are focused on getting back to proudly building buses.”
Read on 👉 loom.ly/twmJcGw
#UniteNEYH
🙌 Unite Win - Lockwood Haulage
Strike action by our @UniteTheUnion members at Lockwood's has ended after 10 days following an improved pay offer.
Unite officer Jessica S: “We're pleased that the dispute has ended with a better pay rise for our hardworking members at Lockwood."
🚨 Strike Action - Alexander Dennis, #Scarborough
Our members have been on strike since June - this dispute could end tomorrow, but only if Alexander Dennis table a deal our members can agree to.
#UniteNEYH
🏥 Closing Bridlington Community Unit ‘worst possible outcome’ for patients and staff
Unite officer Chris D said “The trust claims that services at #Bridlington Hospital are actually going to increase while announcing the closure of one of its most crucial wards"
#UniteNEYH
🚨 Strike - Alexander Dennis, Scarborough
Wages fallen by a 1/5th in real terms since 2020 while owner’s profits continue to climb.
Unite officer Dan S - The workers’ resolve is rock solid – Alexander Dennis must put forward an offer that is acceptable to our members.
🌈 Cobalt Park Pride
Thank you to everyone for a great turnout at Cobalt Park Pride! It was lovely to chat to so many people from our community
#UnitedInPride #UniteNEYH
