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Mar 27 - Unite HQ Unveils Extensive Refurbishment

unite the union Three years after initiating a grand refurbishment at Unite the Union’s headquarters in Transport House, General Secretary of the UK’s most well known trade union, Len McCluskey returned to the Rock earlier this week to celebrate the building’s fresh new look and officially inaugurate the premises.

Speaking ahead of the official opening, flanked by Gibraltar Union officials and the union’s Regional Manager for Gibraltar, Kevin Coyne, Mr. McCluskey emphasizes that the overhaul of the aging HQ served to ‘send a message of [their] commitment to Gibraltar and [their] determination to make certain that the name of Unite, is a household name within Gibraltar.’

He added that not only did he want the staff to work in more comfortable conditions, and have a suitable place for shop stewards to meet, but also to ‘advance the cause and aspirations of ordinary working men.’

Mr. McClusky thanked the Government; particularly Mr. Picardo for the input the Union has with them, as well as their discussions, during which they have found ways to seek common purpose for the people of Gibraltar. He reiterated the excellent relationship the Union has with the Government. 

Later in the evening, the Chief Minister officially unveiled a plaque commemorating the refurbishment, which including an entirely new reception area, external works and modernizing of the boardroom, press room and internal offices. 

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