The year that was 2014

2014 was a busy year for Unite – it was also the birth of UNITElive back in July. We’ve put together some of the top stories we’ve featured since then for you.

Stay tuned to UNITElive in 2015 – first with your Unite top stories!

Happy new year to you from all of us at UNITElive.

10 reasons why you should get a pay rise
You can show this to your boss. No need to thank us.
Rae Passfield, Saturday, September 6th, 2014

300 miles ‘crusade’ for NHS
New ‘Jarrow marchers’ walk 300 miles to save NHS
Rae Passfield, Saturday, September 6th, 2014

Rupert at large
Rupert breaks in to TUC – Exclusive photos
Rae Passfield, Thursday, September 11th, 2014

Genie is out
Scotland may have decided – but will Cameron’s ‘devo-revo’ happen?
Duncan Milligan, Friday, September 19th, 2014

Betrayed NHS staff take action
NHS workers turn out in droves to support first pay strike in over 30 years
Hajera Blagg, Monday, October 13th, 2014

Historic holiday pay result
Unite members secure ground-breaking tribunal victory
Hajera Blagg, Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

Food bank Britain
Astronomic rise in food bank use linked to austerity cuts
Hajera Blagg, Thursday, November 20th, 2014

NHS victory
MPs vote in favour of bill to undo Tory damage to NHS
Hajera Blagg, Friday, November 21st, 2014

Defining moment
As a tumultuous year in politics closes, Labour must define itself as different
Len McCluskey, Unite general secretary , Friday, November 28th, 2014

Prosperity – the road not taken
Osborne sets out his vision – the only way is austerity and pain
Duncan Milligan, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014

Equal pay victory
Labour will impose pay transparency
Hajera Blagg, Wednesday, December 17th, 2014

Free at last
Justice for Miami Five
Hajera Blagg, Thursday, December 18th, 2014