MWR is proud of its record of helping trade unions support and assist their members.
Through your union, you have access to MWR’s full spectrum of legal services in areas such as employment law, accidents at work and industrial illnesses.
Furthermore, we can also assist you outside the workplace, whether it is buying or selling a house, or advising you in the case of family bereavement. With expertly qualified, specialist teams at your disposal, you can be sure that you’re in the best possible hands with MWR. Whatever your legal requirements your trade union and MWR Solicitors are here to help.
Our trade union legal services:
PERSONAL INJURY:
- road traffic accidents (RTAs)
- accidents at work and home,
- sporting accidents
- holiday accidents
- slips or trips
- criminal injuries.
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES:
- repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- vibration white finger
- deafness
- chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- WRULD (Work Related Upper Limb Disorders)
- spinal injuries
- workplace stress
EMPLOYMENT LAW:
- employment contract disputes
- negotiating contract terms
- discrimination
- harassment and bullying
- unfair dismissal
- redundancy
- holiday and working pay regulations.
WILLS & PROBATE:
- will writing, trusts
- tax planning
- living wills
- assets in foreign jurisdictions
- wills providing for disabled relatives
- statutory wills.
CONVEYANCING:
- buying and selling a house
- re-mortgaging and equity release
FAMILY PROBLEMS:
- divorce and matters relating to properties
- children and finances.
MAJOR BENEFITS:
Our trade union services provide free:
- representation for you and your family following any accident
- representation for you in any employment dispute
- initial advice for you on any legal matter
- preparation of wills for you and your partner
- entitlement to discounted legal fees when you buy or sell your house
TRADE UNIONS REPRESENTED:
Bakers Food & Allied Workers Union
www.bfawu.org
Transport and General Workers' Union
www.tgwu.org.uk
Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers Union
www.usdaw.org.uk
You need to contact your union representative for further information on the precise terms of your union scheme.
