Unite in the news for strikes, including Birmingham bin workers and airport/rail action; UK’s biggest union, formed in 2007 from Amicus and TGWU.
Unite has warned that thousands of airport workers across Scotland are being balloted for strike action over pay, raising the risk of disruption to flights during the summer peak that coincides with the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ballots cover Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen airports with ISC/TCS staff and Menzies Aviation crews also involved.
Nigel Farage has urged trade unions to affiliate with Reform UK, arguing the party is “the party of workers.” Unions including Unison and the GMB have rebuffed the invitation, saying Reform would scrap workers’ rights and threaten public-sector jobs. Polls show union members split between Labour and Reform, reflecting shifting loyalties.