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June 24, 2026
Children at construction site gate

School holiday warning: Construction firms urged to secure sites as children break up for summer

Construction firms are being urged to secure sites during the school holidays to prevent children accessing dangerous work areas and suffering serious injury.
June 23, 2026
Heatwave warning protect workers now

Frequent heatwave warnings reignite calls for legal workplace temperature limits

Frequent heatwave warnings reignite calls for legal workplace temperature limits. Introduce legally enforceable maximum workplace temperatures
June 22, 2026
Torn boarding pass at the airport

Travel industry turmoil leaves workers facing uncertainty as 11 firms collapse

Travel industry turmoil leaves workers facing uncertainty as 11 firms collapse. The UK travel sector has endured a turbulent period after 11
June 19, 2026
Security and support for a brighter future

Why income protection insurance should be considered by every UK worker

Why income protection insurance should be considered by every UK worker. Their ability to earn an income is their single greatest financial asset
June 18, 2026
Millions Of UK Workers Could Benefit From Falling Fuel Costs Very Soon

Millions Of UK Workers Could Benefit From Falling Fuel Costs Very Soon

Millions of uk workers could benefit from falling fuel costs very soon. This is a significant story for UK workers, commuters and businesses that rely on fuel,
June 17, 2026
Construction worker's career ended after temporary platform collapse in London

Construction worker’s career ended after temporary platform collapse in London

Construction worker's career ended after temporary platform collapse in London. Worker suffered life-changing injuries
June 16, 2026
Resident junior doctors offered twice-yearly pay rises as strike action suspended

Resident junior doctors offered twice-yearly pay rises as strike action suspended

Resident junior doctors offered twice-yearly pay rises as strike action suspended. Doctors across England could receive pay rises twice each year under a new government
June 15, 2026
UK steel fabrication workers jobs at risk from tariff loophole

UK steel fabrication workers jobs at risk from tariff loophole

UK steel fabrication workers jobs at risk from tariff loophole. The UK's steel fabrication sector has warned that as many as 30,000 jobs could be lost over the next seven years unless proposed steel import safeguards are amended.
June 12, 2026
HSE launches new workplace robotics safety guidance for UK employers

HSE launches new guidance to help UK businesses and workers adopt workplace robots safely

The Workers Union welcomes new HSE guidance supporting the safe introduction of collaborative robots and workplace automation across the UK.
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Disclaimer: To enhance the accuracy and breadth of our coverage, The Workers Union News Service may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment news and images. While every effort is made to ensure the reliability of the information, please note that the AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on or replace professional advice.

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