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A strike threat by Darley Dale metal workers employed by Forged Solutions has ended after an improved pay deal was secur...
06/10/2026

A strike threat by Darley Dale metal workers employed by Forged Solutions has ended after an improved pay deal was secured.

The two-year deal includes a 3.75 per cent pay rise backdated to April, an increase to weekend overtime shift premium rates and a £200 lump sum, plus an inflation linked pay rise in 2027.

Members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, announced strike action after voting to reject an initial 3.4 per cent pay offer.

Following negotiations between Unite and Forged Solutions, the improved offered was accepted by the workers.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Forged Solutions improved its offer because these workers were willing to take strike action for a fair deal. Their achievement shows the power of standing together as workers in Unite in action.”

The deal was secured without any industrial action taking place.

Unite regional officer Anne Connor said: “This win is another reminder that those wanting to a better deal at work should join Unite and get their colleagues to join as well.”

01/10/2026

On the International Day for Older People our Retired Members are calling for a fully funded social care service. Stand up now for social care!

29/09/2026

Our Regional Secretary Paresh Patel reacts to the Chancellor's announcement yesterday about Rolls-Royce in Derby.

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Unite welcomes Rolls-Royce Derby Philippine Airlines engines orderUnite regional secretary Paresh Patel said: “Unite wel...
25/09/2026

Unite welcomes Rolls-Royce Derby Philippine Airlines engines order

Unite regional secretary Paresh Patel said: “Unite welcomes the announcement that Rolls-Royce will provide 18 Airbus engines for Philippine Airlines.

“This a huge endorsement of Rolls Royce Derby’s world-class workforce that further solidifies the region’s position as a centre of manufacturing excellence that supports skilled and well-paid unionised jobs.”

It is with great sadness that I write to advise you that Steve Syson has sadly passed away. Steve was a Regional Office...
16/09/2026

It is with great sadness that I write to advise you that Steve Syson has sadly passed away. Steve was a Regional Officer who worked for Unite and its predecessor Union, AMICUS for over 25 years and was based at our Lincoln Office.

Steve held many Industrial briefs during his time with Unite but most notably supporting our members across the Construction sector. Steve was an excellent colleague and a committed Trade Unionist making sure that the lives of working people and our members were always put first. Those who knew Steve, will no doubt miss him and all of us will share our deepest condolences with Steve’s family.

Steves funeral will be on 1st October, 1pm at Lincoln Crematorium, Washingborough Rd, Lincoln LN4 1EF. Family flowers only, donations to Marie Curie.

Rest in Power, Steve!

In Solidarity

Paresh Patel

Alstom Derby battery electric train fleet contract secured after Unite campaignContract will secure 350 Alstom Derby job...
11/09/2026

Alstom Derby battery electric train fleet contract secured after Unite campaign
Contract will secure 350 Alstom Derby jobs and 6,000 jobs across the supply chain

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has welcomed the news that 29 Adessia Steam trains will be built at Alstom’s factory in Derby.

The announcement follows Unite’s ‘Fill the Gap – Save Alstom Derby’ campaign, which started in 2023.

The campaign called for urgent action to secure a pipeline of work for Alstom workers and ensure the next generation of trains and carriages could continue to be built at Litchurch Lane.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This news will come as a huge relief to Alstom’s Derby workers and those in the supply chain. Unite’s Alstom members have worked tirelessly in campaigning to ensure Derby’s proud history of training making continues well into the future. A massive well done to everyone involved.”

Unite regional secretary for the East Midlands, Paresh Patel, said: “Unite will build on this latest development by continuing to campaign for more trains and carriages to be made at this first-class rail manufacturing facility.”

‘Fill the Gap – Save Alstom Derby’ highlighted the importance of protecting skilled manufacturing jobs at a site with a proud history of building trains and carriages for the UK and global rail network for more than 100 years.

Unite reps and members lobbied government and the employer, bringing together MPs, ministers, chief executives and local councils to make the case for investment and ensuring Derby remains at the heart of the UK’s rail manufacturing industry.

11/09/2026

A great day for Derby! 🎉

Our Fill the Gap campaign, which started in 2023, continues to reap rewards for workers.

Thanks to the work of Unite and other local stakeholders, rail manufacturing at Derby has been secured for years to come.

07/09/2026

Unite the union members at SPS are standing strong together for better pay, terms and conditions.

Day 2 of strike action by our members at SPS Technologies in Leicester. Our Regional Secretary Paresh Patel joined the p...
07/09/2026

Day 2 of strike action by our members at SPS Technologies in Leicester. Our Regional Secretary Paresh Patel joined the picket today and gave assurance that the region will back these members all the way until this dispute is resolved.

Our final Pride of the summer is Leicester Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️And what a fantastic day it was! Thank you to everyone who cam...
05/09/2026

Our final Pride of the summer is Leicester Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

And what a fantastic day it was! Thank you to everyone who came to speak with us about LGBT+ rights in the workplace and thanks as always to the Unite East Midlands LGBT+ Committee for all their work and support of Pride events across the region.

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