Unite South East
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Official page for Unite the Union South East Region. Updates on industrial disputes & activity, legal & membership services & regional/national news
🚨 Unite responds to lifeboat charity oyal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) blocking of union recognition.
📢 We are calling on the @RNLI to rethink its position, respect the rights of its employees and allow proper union recognition going forward.
⬇️ Read More:
https://loom.ly/YnYztPM
📢 We are calling on the @RNLI to rethink its position, respect the rights of its employees and allow proper union recognition going forward.
⬇️ Read More:
https://loom.ly/YnYztPM
January 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM
🚨 Unite responds to lifeboat charity oyal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) blocking of union recognition.
📢 We are calling on the @RNLI to rethink its position, respect the rights of its employees and allow proper union recognition going forward.
⬇️ Read More:
https://loom.ly/YnYztPM
📢 We are calling on the @RNLI to rethink its position, respect the rights of its employees and allow proper union recognition going forward.
⬇️ Read More:
https://loom.ly/YnYztPM
🎉 Happy New Year from Unite South East!
🥂 To all our members, reps and activists - thank you for everything you’ve done over the past 12 months. From defending workers’ rights to uplifting communities, your strength and unity have moved us forward.👏
#HappyNewYear
🥂 To all our members, reps and activists - thank you for everything you’ve done over the past 12 months. From defending workers’ rights to uplifting communities, your strength and unity have moved us forward.👏
#HappyNewYear
December 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from Unite South East!
🥂 To all our members, reps and activists - thank you for everything you’ve done over the past 12 months. From defending workers’ rights to uplifting communities, your strength and unity have moved us forward.👏
#HappyNewYear
🥂 To all our members, reps and activists - thank you for everything you’ve done over the past 12 months. From defending workers’ rights to uplifting communities, your strength and unity have moved us forward.👏
#HappyNewYear
🎅 From all of us at Unite the Union South East, we’d like to send our warmest wishes to every member, rep and activist across the region.
⭐️ Here’s to a stronger, bolder and united 2026 ✊
#MerryChristmas
⭐️ Here’s to a stronger, bolder and united 2026 ✊
#MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎅 From all of us at Unite the Union South East, we’d like to send our warmest wishes to every member, rep and activist across the region.
⭐️ Here’s to a stronger, bolder and united 2026 ✊
#MerryChristmas
⭐️ Here’s to a stronger, bolder and united 2026 ✊
#MerryChristmas
🏢 Unite's offices close on Wednesday 24 December 2025 reopening 9.00 am on Friday 2 January 2026.
📲 For urgent queries only, contact 0800 709 007.
Calls answered 8am – 4pm on 24, 29, 30 & 31 December 2025.
#JobsPayConditions #MerryChristmas
📲 For urgent queries only, contact 0800 709 007.
Calls answered 8am – 4pm on 24, 29, 30 & 31 December 2025.
#JobsPayConditions #MerryChristmas
December 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🏢 Unite's offices close on Wednesday 24 December 2025 reopening 9.00 am on Friday 2 January 2026.
📲 For urgent queries only, contact 0800 709 007.
Calls answered 8am – 4pm on 24, 29, 30 & 31 December 2025.
#JobsPayConditions #MerryChristmas
📲 For urgent queries only, contact 0800 709 007.
Calls answered 8am – 4pm on 24, 29, 30 & 31 December 2025.
#JobsPayConditions #MerryChristmas
📣 Unite is backing drivers fighting for local jobs, public safety, and fair regulation and we’re urging the government to act.
📽️Watch the video and 📝 take action ⬇️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
📽️Watch the video and 📝 take action ⬇️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
December 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣 Unite is backing drivers fighting for local jobs, public safety, and fair regulation and we’re urging the government to act.
📽️Watch the video and 📝 take action ⬇️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
📽️Watch the video and 📝 take action ⬇️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
🚖 Today taxi and private hire drivers from across the region came together in huge numbers at Westminster to demand a fix to our broken licensing system.
📢 We’re calling on everyone to add your voice to the campaign.
Take action now ⬇️
https://loom.ly/6kW47RA
📢 We’re calling on everyone to add your voice to the campaign.
Take action now ⬇️
https://loom.ly/6kW47RA
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚖 Today taxi and private hire drivers from across the region came together in huge numbers at Westminster to demand a fix to our broken licensing system.
📢 We’re calling on everyone to add your voice to the campaign.
Take action now ⬇️
https://loom.ly/6kW47RA
📢 We’re calling on everyone to add your voice to the campaign.
Take action now ⬇️
https://loom.ly/6kW47RA
👏🏽 From all of us in the SE Region: thank you, Bella.
Your professionalism, warmth and relentless support will never be forgotten.
💐We wish you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation and every good thing that’s coming your way.
Your professionalism, warmth and relentless support will never be forgotten.
💐We wish you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation and every good thing that’s coming your way.
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
👏🏽 From all of us in the SE Region: thank you, Bella.
Your professionalism, warmth and relentless support will never be forgotten.
💐We wish you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation and every good thing that’s coming your way.
Your professionalism, warmth and relentless support will never be forgotten.
💐We wish you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation and every good thing that’s coming your way.
🚖 The Casey safeguarding report shows why national licensing standards are essential to keep taxi users safe.
Read more below 👇
https://loom.ly/-gClROU
📢 Join us on 3rd December to demand Parliament backs the Casey Report recommendations and delivers proper licensing reform.
Read more below 👇
https://loom.ly/-gClROU
📢 Join us on 3rd December to demand Parliament backs the Casey Report recommendations and delivers proper licensing reform.
December 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🚖 The Casey safeguarding report shows why national licensing standards are essential to keep taxi users safe.
Read more below 👇
https://loom.ly/-gClROU
📢 Join us on 3rd December to demand Parliament backs the Casey Report recommendations and delivers proper licensing reform.
Read more below 👇
https://loom.ly/-gClROU
📢 Join us on 3rd December to demand Parliament backs the Casey Report recommendations and delivers proper licensing reform.
🤍 On #WhiteRibbonDay, we all stand together to call for an end to gender-based violence and campaign for safer workplaces and communities. Unions speak up, support survivors, and push for real change as we reject the harassment of women and girls.
#NoSilenceOnViolence
#NoSilenceOnViolence
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🤍 On #WhiteRibbonDay, we all stand together to call for an end to gender-based violence and campaign for safer workplaces and communities. Unions speak up, support survivors, and push for real change as we reject the harassment of women and girls.
#NoSilenceOnViolence
#NoSilenceOnViolence
📣 Diligenta Strike Action grows as more dates are confirmed:
📆 28 November, 1 December, 8 and 9 December 2025
💬 Workers are making it clear: Diligenta must come to the negotiating table and end this dispute.
🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from those taking action.
📆 28 November, 1 December, 8 and 9 December 2025
💬 Workers are making it clear: Diligenta must come to the negotiating table and end this dispute.
🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from those taking action.
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
📣 Diligenta Strike Action grows as more dates are confirmed:
📆 28 November, 1 December, 8 and 9 December 2025
💬 Workers are making it clear: Diligenta must come to the negotiating table and end this dispute.
🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from those taking action.
📆 28 November, 1 December, 8 and 9 December 2025
💬 Workers are making it clear: Diligenta must come to the negotiating table and end this dispute.
🎥 Watch the video to hear directly from those taking action.
🚨 Incredible energy on the picket line this morning as @unitetheunion members at Diligenta joined the first day of national strike action over pay.
The message from Reading is clear: poverty pay is not acceptable, and we will not back down.✊
Read more:
https://loom.ly/GSCTSn4
The message from Reading is clear: poverty pay is not acceptable, and we will not back down.✊
Read more:
https://loom.ly/GSCTSn4
November 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🚨 Incredible energy on the picket line this morning as @unitetheunion members at Diligenta joined the first day of national strike action over pay.
The message from Reading is clear: poverty pay is not acceptable, and we will not back down.✊
Read more:
https://loom.ly/GSCTSn4
The message from Reading is clear: poverty pay is not acceptable, and we will not back down.✊
Read more:
https://loom.ly/GSCTSn4
🩺 Unite NHS reps from across the South East are in Eastbourne this week for a regional course designed to strengthen support for members in workplaces.
They are learning how to handle reorganisations, represent colleagues fairly and build power through organising. ✊
They are learning how to handle reorganisations, represent colleagues fairly and build power through organising. ✊
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🩺 Unite NHS reps from across the South East are in Eastbourne this week for a regional course designed to strengthen support for members in workplaces.
They are learning how to handle reorganisations, represent colleagues fairly and build power through organising. ✊
They are learning how to handle reorganisations, represent colleagues fairly and build power through organising. ✊
🎥 In this video from the Unite South East H&S Conference, our rep Simon Cotton breaks down why the work of safety reps is vital. Health and safety is not just a responsibility, it is a right.
👁️ Watch and 📲 Share
👁️ Watch and 📲 Share
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🎥 In this video from the Unite South East H&S Conference, our rep Simon Cotton breaks down why the work of safety reps is vital. Health and safety is not just a responsibility, it is a right.
👁️ Watch and 📲 Share
👁️ Watch and 📲 Share
🦺 Today’s South East H&S Conference brings together workplace reps in Farnborough to focus on how we make work safer for everyone.
✊ Health and safety is not a checkbox. It’s a right, a priority and a collective responsibility.
✊ Health and safety is not a checkbox. It’s a right, a priority and a collective responsibility.
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🦺 Today’s South East H&S Conference brings together workplace reps in Farnborough to focus on how we make work safer for everyone.
✊ Health and safety is not a checkbox. It’s a right, a priority and a collective responsibility.
✊ Health and safety is not a checkbox. It’s a right, a priority and a collective responsibility.
🚨 Unite Win for Hospitality Workers at University of Sussex 🚨
Over 70 staff employed by Chartwells have now secured full sick pay, gaining the same protections as directly employed university staff. They no longer need to survive on statutory sick pay alone.
⬇️
https://loom.ly/4AasJfI
Over 70 staff employed by Chartwells have now secured full sick pay, gaining the same protections as directly employed university staff. They no longer need to survive on statutory sick pay alone.
⬇️
https://loom.ly/4AasJfI
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🚨 Unite Win for Hospitality Workers at University of Sussex 🚨
Over 70 staff employed by Chartwells have now secured full sick pay, gaining the same protections as directly employed university staff. They no longer need to survive on statutory sick pay alone.
⬇️
https://loom.ly/4AasJfI
Over 70 staff employed by Chartwells have now secured full sick pay, gaining the same protections as directly employed university staff. They no longer need to survive on statutory sick pay alone.
⬇️
https://loom.ly/4AasJfI
🎃 Happy Halloween from Unite the union.
🧛🏻♀️ If your boss is all tricks and no treats, it’s time to stop being haunted by low terrible #JobsPayConditions.
👉🏼 Join today and turn those workplace nightmares into wins:
https://join.unitetheunion.org/
🧛🏻♀️ If your boss is all tricks and no treats, it’s time to stop being haunted by low terrible #JobsPayConditions.
👉🏼 Join today and turn those workplace nightmares into wins:
https://join.unitetheunion.org/
October 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween from Unite the union.
🧛🏻♀️ If your boss is all tricks and no treats, it’s time to stop being haunted by low terrible #JobsPayConditions.
👉🏼 Join today and turn those workplace nightmares into wins:
https://join.unitetheunion.org/
🧛🏻♀️ If your boss is all tricks and no treats, it’s time to stop being haunted by low terrible #JobsPayConditions.
👉🏼 Join today and turn those workplace nightmares into wins:
https://join.unitetheunion.org/
🖤 What a night 👏🏾🎉
Unite Black History Month Gala in Birmingham brought together energy, pride and powerful voices in a celebration of Black history, culture and community.
🌟 We’re proud to have had SE delegates taking part in this national event. 👏🏾
Unite Black History Month Gala in Birmingham brought together energy, pride and powerful voices in a celebration of Black history, culture and community.
🌟 We’re proud to have had SE delegates taking part in this national event. 👏🏾
October 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🖤 What a night 👏🏾🎉
Unite Black History Month Gala in Birmingham brought together energy, pride and powerful voices in a celebration of Black history, culture and community.
🌟 We’re proud to have had SE delegates taking part in this national event. 👏🏾
Unite Black History Month Gala in Birmingham brought together energy, pride and powerful voices in a celebration of Black history, culture and community.
🌟 We’re proud to have had SE delegates taking part in this national event. 👏🏾
🚨 Victory for OCS Gatwick workers!
After demanding fair pay and preparing for strike action, our members at Gatwick have secured a 6% pay deal and strike plans have been called off. This win shows the power of organise‑and‑resolve.
⬇️ Read more:
https://loom.ly/dPAYWbg
After demanding fair pay and preparing for strike action, our members at Gatwick have secured a 6% pay deal and strike plans have been called off. This win shows the power of organise‑and‑resolve.
⬇️ Read more:
https://loom.ly/dPAYWbg
October 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🚨 Victory for OCS Gatwick workers!
After demanding fair pay and preparing for strike action, our members at Gatwick have secured a 6% pay deal and strike plans have been called off. This win shows the power of organise‑and‑resolve.
⬇️ Read more:
https://loom.ly/dPAYWbg
After demanding fair pay and preparing for strike action, our members at Gatwick have secured a 6% pay deal and strike plans have been called off. This win shows the power of organise‑and‑resolve.
⬇️ Read more:
https://loom.ly/dPAYWbg
On World Menopause Day, Unite stands up for menopause awareness in every workplace. Let’s ensure dignity, support, and fair policies for all experiencing menopause at work.
#WorldMenopauseDay
#WorldMenopauseDay
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On World Menopause Day, Unite stands up for menopause awareness in every workplace. Let’s ensure dignity, support, and fair policies for all experiencing menopause at work.
#WorldMenopauseDay
#WorldMenopauseDay
🚖 Today, Crawley’s local taxi drivers stood their ground outside Gatwick Airport demanding respect, fairness and a level playing field.
🎥 This is more than a demo. It’s a stand for dignity and fair #JobsPayConditions.
✊ Unite is backing them all the way.
🎥 This is more than a demo. It’s a stand for dignity and fair #JobsPayConditions.
✊ Unite is backing them all the way.
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🚖 Today, Crawley’s local taxi drivers stood their ground outside Gatwick Airport demanding respect, fairness and a level playing field.
🎥 This is more than a demo. It’s a stand for dignity and fair #JobsPayConditions.
✊ Unite is backing them all the way.
🎥 This is more than a demo. It’s a stand for dignity and fair #JobsPayConditions.
✊ Unite is backing them all the way.
🖤 The energy at our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration was incredible.
🎶 Dhol players set the tone.
💬 Thought-provoking conversations filled the room.
🎉 Cultural pride, unity and shared purpose were everywhere.
✊🏾 This is how we build strength and solidarity.
#BAEM #BHM
🎶 Dhol players set the tone.
💬 Thought-provoking conversations filled the room.
🎉 Cultural pride, unity and shared purpose were everywhere.
✊🏾 This is how we build strength and solidarity.
#BAEM #BHM
October 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🖤 The energy at our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration was incredible.
🎶 Dhol players set the tone.
💬 Thought-provoking conversations filled the room.
🎉 Cultural pride, unity and shared purpose were everywhere.
✊🏾 This is how we build strength and solidarity.
#BAEM #BHM
🎶 Dhol players set the tone.
💬 Thought-provoking conversations filled the room.
🎉 Cultural pride, unity and shared purpose were everywhere.
✊🏾 This is how we build strength and solidarity.
#BAEM #BHM
🚨 SE Regional Committee in session today bringing together elected reps from every part of the region.
💪 This is where @unitetheunion.bsky.social’s grassroots democracy begins, motions are debated, voices are heard and campaigns are built.
#JobsPayConditions
💪 This is where @unitetheunion.bsky.social’s grassroots democracy begins, motions are debated, voices are heard and campaigns are built.
#JobsPayConditions
October 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🚨 SE Regional Committee in session today bringing together elected reps from every part of the region.
💪 This is where @unitetheunion.bsky.social’s grassroots democracy begins, motions are debated, voices are heard and campaigns are built.
#JobsPayConditions
💪 This is where @unitetheunion.bsky.social’s grassroots democracy begins, motions are debated, voices are heard and campaigns are built.
#JobsPayConditions
🚖 Day 1 of the Gatwick taxi drivers protest saw powerful turnout, strong unity, and a clear message to both Gatwick and Uber: local drivers will not sit back while their trade is dismantled.
✊ More to come next week.
✊ More to come next week.
October 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🚖 Day 1 of the Gatwick taxi drivers protest saw powerful turnout, strong unity, and a clear message to both Gatwick and Uber: local drivers will not sit back while their trade is dismantled.
✊ More to come next week.
✊ More to come next week.
🚖 Taxi drivers in Gatwick and Crawley protest tomorrow at 08:00 at the South Terminal roundabout over Uber’s licensing loopholes that undermine local trade, demanding that Gatwick stops facilitating Uber’s advantage.
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RPnHTas
#JobsPayConditions
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RPnHTas
#JobsPayConditions
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚖 Taxi drivers in Gatwick and Crawley protest tomorrow at 08:00 at the South Terminal roundabout over Uber’s licensing loopholes that undermine local trade, demanding that Gatwick stops facilitating Uber’s advantage.
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RPnHTas
#JobsPayConditions
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RPnHTas
#JobsPayConditions
🚨 Unite Win 🚨
Unite members in Brighton and Crawley have won a new pay award, meaning the planned strikes are now off. This is a victory born from solidarity, strength and a refusal to settle for less.
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RQhFfpw
Unite members in Brighton and Crawley have won a new pay award, meaning the planned strikes are now off. This is a victory born from solidarity, strength and a refusal to settle for less.
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RQhFfpw
October 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚨 Unite Win 🚨
Unite members in Brighton and Crawley have won a new pay award, meaning the planned strikes are now off. This is a victory born from solidarity, strength and a refusal to settle for less.
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RQhFfpw
Unite members in Brighton and Crawley have won a new pay award, meaning the planned strikes are now off. This is a victory born from solidarity, strength and a refusal to settle for less.
⬇️ Read more
https://loom.ly/RQhFfpw