Unite for a Workers' Economy
From workplace to community, the Unite for a Workers’ Economy campaign is driving a UK-wide strategy to help bring change following the failure of politicians to act. With the aim of collective action, the Union now looks to drive this country’s political agenda instead of commenting on it. This is more than mutual aid. It is the potential for agitation, mobilisation, and for campaigns that organise communities — led by people for the people.
Join Unite as Britain and Ireland’s biggest union focuses on building popular, working-class power to change the system that is rigged against us.
Our economy isn’t working for anyone but the wealthiest people and the biggest corporations. The very workers who kept our nation running throughout the pandemic face a cost of living crisis, while the 1% reap the rewards of our labour. Working people didn’t create this mess, and yet are being called to accept low wages amidst rising prices as corporate executives make record profits. “Our economy isn’t working for workers, only for corporate Britain and its rich backers. It’s time for workers and communities to fight back.” – Sharon Graham.
Workers and community members unite
From workplace to community Unite is driving a UK-wide strategy to help bring change to ‘heartland’ communities following the failure of politicians to act. With the aim of unifying collectivism at the workplace and within local communities, the union will now look to drive the political agenda as opposed to commenting on it.
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Higher wages |
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Freedom from food poverty |
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Investment in and protection for members of the NHS |
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Adequate pensions |
This fight is about the workplace, our families, communities and the power of a united working class. We stand with workers taking action and will organise support on the picket lines, we will help mobilise in our communities to equip people to fight back against cuts.
The ground is there for us to build on, and we’re just getting started. Unite for a workers' economy. Join our movement - sign up to the campaign today.
Campaign news and updates
Check out these recent updates and news stories highlighting the Unite for a Workers' Economy campaign in action and join our movement - sign up to the campaign today.
| 'Fatcat profits up but wages down - Tory failings mean we need unions more than ever' | Published in Daily Mirror - August 2022 |
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Guest columnist Sharon Graham writes in the Mirror and says the economic mess Britain finds itself in underlines that we need unions more than ever Unfettered profiteering shows that our economy isn’t working for everyday people. The economy is not working for workers either. Profits are up. Wages are down. We have a cost-of-living crisis with people struggling to heat their homes and feed their families. But many firms are sitting pretty. Putting up their prices and delivering little more than profits. So, what of our politicians, as the scandal continues? Well, many either stand with the profiteers or remain rooted to the sidelines. These days just who is it that speaks for ordinary women and men? The baton has been passed to the trade unions – we must step up to the plate and defend working people... Read the full story: 'Fatcat profits up but wages down' |
Check out the links below for the latest campaign news updates as well as all the news on Unite's wins in the workplace. Join our movement - sign up to the Unite for a Workers' Economy campaign today.
Follow the campaign on social media
Follow the campaign on Facebook: @Unite4WorkersEconomy |
Follow the campaign on Twitter: @UniteEconomy  |
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| Follow Sharon Graham on Instagram: @UniteSharon |
Follow the campaign on Instagram: @Unite4workerseconomy |
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National campaign video
| VIDEO: Unite for a Workers' Economy - Derby | VIDEO: Unite for a Workers' Economy - Glasgow |
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| VIDEO: Unite for a Workers' Economy – Grimsby | VIDEO: Unite for a Workers' Economy - Leigh |
