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MP backs calls to ban unpaid trial shifts

14 December 2023 by Jungmin Seo

A Scottish MP has joined forces with Unite Hospitality to call for a ban on unpaid trial shifts, which he said are “particularly prevalent” in bars and restaurants.

Chivas Scotland workers accept pay deal after an autumn of disputes

14 December 2023 by Victoria Miller

Around 500 workers at one of Scotland’s biggest whisky producers have accepted an increased pay offer after weeks of threatening strikes because of disputes over pay.

Crowdfund launched to support workers after Glasgow bar closes in union dispute

Crowdfund launched to support workers after Glasgow bar closes in union dispute

20 July 2023 by Jungmin Seo

Glasgow bar staff vote in favour of strike action

Glasgow bar staff vote in favour of strike action

04 July 2023 by Jungmin Seo

PizzaExpress faces backlash over changes to staff rotas

PizzaExpress faces backlash over changes to staff rotas

18 May 2023 by Sophie Witts

Fridays scraps free meals for staff during longer shifts

Fridays scraps free meals for staff during longer shifts

20 April 2023 by Sophie Witts

Unite hands police reports into its Birmingham hotel amid 'concerns about criminality'

Unite hands police reports into its Birmingham hotel amid 'concerns about criminality'

09 December 2022 by Emma Lake

Union Unite has passed reports into the development of its Birmingham hotel and conference centre to[...]

Late-night hospitality workers' safety campaign backed by Glasgow council

Late-night hospitality workers' safety campaign backed by Glasgow council

09 December 2022 by Sophie Witts

A campaign for hospitality employers in Glasgow to provide free and safe transport home for staff[...]

Greene King workers set for five days of strikes

Greene King workers set for five days of strikes

25 November 2022 by Sophie Witts

Workers at brewer Greene King are the latest to vote in favour of strike action ahead[...]

Scottish bar group to launch 'full investigation' over misconduct claims

Scottish bar group to launch 'full investigation' over misconduct claims

24 January 2022 by Sophie Witts

A Scottish bar and restaurant group is to launch an investigation after facing allegations of mistreatment[...]

Unite orders inquiry into Birmingham hotel and conference centre

Unite’s new general secretary has ordered a QC-led inquiry into the development of a member-funded hotel and conference centre in Birmingham. "

21 December 2021 by Emma Lake

Beer strikes suspended following improved pay offer

Beer strikes suspended following improved pay offer

23 August 2021

by Katherine Price

Nationwide strikes by 1,000 GXO drayman who deliver top beer brands have been suspended following an improved pay offer from the company, union Unite said on Friday.

Threat of ‘beer drought’ mounts as delivery drivers vote to strike

Threat of ‘beer drought’ mounts as delivery drivers vote to strike

12 August 2021

by Katherine Price

A late summer ‘beer drought’ could be the latest challenge the hospitality industry has to contend with, as around 1,000 draymen, who deliver brands such as Heineken and are responsible for about 40% of the beer deliveries to pubs and[...]

Workers to protest lack of government action on tipping in Westminster today

Workers to protest lack of government action on tipping in Westminster today

15 July 2021 by Katherine Price

Workers in the hospitality sector will stage a protest outside the Department of Business, Energy &[...]

Hospitality workers could see massive financial hit if tipping becomes the latest pandemic victim

Hospitality workers could see massive financial hit if tipping becomes the latest pandemic victim

15 April 2021 by Katherine Price

Sacha Lord has launched calls for an industry-wide fair tipping policy, warning that a forecasted decline[...]

Former Jamie's Italian employees awarded eight weeks' pay by employment tribunal

Former Jamie's Italian employees awarded eight weeks' pay by employment tribunal

17 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Former Jamie’s Italian employees have been awarded eight weeks' pay after an employment tribunal found the[...]

Unite calls for creation of task force to stop ‘grave threat’ facing hospitality industry

Unite calls for creation of task force to stop ‘grave threat’ facing hospitality industry

17 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Unite has called on the government to create a task force to support hospitality workers who[...]

Greene King strikes cancelled after agreement is reached with union members

Strike action at Greene King has been called off after an agreement was reached between the pub giant and members of the Unite trade union."

11 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Unite announces Greene King strike dates

Unite announces Greene King strike dates

27 February 2020

by Andrew Andronicou

Unite has announced the first strike dates for its Greene King members, following a ballot in January when they voted for industrial action after rejecting a 2% pay rise from the pub giant.

Unite's Greene King members vote for strike action after rejecting 2% pay rise offer

Unite's Greene King members vote for strike action after rejecting 2% pay rise offer

14 January 2020

by Andrew Andronicou

Greene King employees who are part of the Unite union have voted for strike action after rejecting a 2% pay rise offer from the pub giant.

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