Spring 2025 The voice of Unite Construction contents Comment


4 General secretary Sharon Graham’s view


5 National officer Jason Poulter writes


News & regulars


5 Top stories Latest buildingWORKER stories


30 Be safe Quitting smoking


32 Secret stories of our buildings Liverpool Cathedral


36 News Extra More news


12 9 36 14 24 3 unite buildingWORKER Spring 2025 Features


14 Unite standing up for members Sector conference highlights


21 Safety must come first Unite stands with whistleblower Danny


27 Breaking down the barriers Why equalities must top the agenda


28 Digging for better jobs Archaeologists uncover better rights


34 NAECI deal course New course helps reps


37 Unite supports local food bank Glasgow craft branch makes donation


38 Thatcherism’s polar opposites Life and times of Liverpool’s the CASA


Campaign


12 Pay up now Livv Housing strike


16 Reasons to be cheerful How ECTAs are bridging skills gap


18 Left cold by Labour Retired at risk from govt cuts


20 Unite’s fight for fuel payment return Plus Pension Credit at a glance


22 Climate change jobs boost campaign Construction jobs promise from government


24 High hopes for Hynet Hynet carbon capture is big news


25 Green light for green jobs Net zero Teesside jobs boost


27 32 37 Front cover:


Unite member Eck Barclay by Craig Maclean


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