Unite for Our Society blogs

See updates and insights from Unite’s Community, Youth Workers and Not for Profit sector

This page highlights some of the latest issues and commentary from Unite’s Community, Youth Workers and Not for Profit sector.

Updates

Long-running Knowsley Livv Housing strikes end with ‘fantastic’ pay victory

Strike action by maintenance workers at Livv Housing in Knowsley has ended after Unite secured a pay deal for 2024/25 worth between eight and 8.5 per cent.

Help us save our vital Drug and Alcohol Services

A campaign has been launched calling on the UK government to exempt drug and alcohol charities from the National Insurance increase.

Striking Livv Housing workers march through Knowsley

Hundreds of striking Livv Housing workers marched through Knowsley demanding a fair pay rise...

Spending on youth services reduced by 73% since 2010

The research found that one in seven councils in England have no youth centres in their area, either run by themselves or other organisations.