local government

Youth workers say no to pay cuts

Steven. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:16:10 +0000

The offer is for employees on JNC pay and conditions, which includes workers in youth clubs and Connexions advisers, and was rejected by both UNISON and the youth workers' branch of Unite, the CYWU.

UNISON has launched a campaign for fair pay for youth and community workers, while the CYWU is to ballot its members for industrial action, asking:

Scottish council workers plan further strike action

Ed — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:10:27 +0000

Union members had hoped local council body Cosla would offer a new one year deal taking inflation into account. However, Cosla said increasing the pay offer in the current economic climate would result in service and job cuts. Meanwhile, hundreds of other civil and public servants voted for strike action which could cause serious disruption to the justice system.

Council workers and civil servants strike in Scotland

Ed — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:44:59 +0000

Schools were closed, rubbish went uncollected, ferry services were disrupted, and services like libraries were closed. Union leaders said an estimated 150,000 workers took part in the one-day strike over pay. The pay row is over an offer of 2.5% for each of the next three years, an offer made "derisory" by the rising cost of living.

Wildcat strike in Haringey Council

Steven. — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:15:26 +0000

Staff were protesting against the attack on two Unison shop stewards, Sheila Amaneer and Mark Tindley, suspended due to allegations of "intimidation" on the picket line during last month's strike.

Nearly all staff in the Benefits and Local Taxation office struck, and were due to meet today to vote on further official action.

Scottish council workers set strike date

Ed — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:38:54 +0000

They overwhelmingly agreed on Thursday to take strike action on 20th August after the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) refused to improve a pay offer of 2.5 per cent a year for the next three years.

Arnie terminates California state workers

Joseph K. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:41:50 +0000

California has one of the world's largest economies, but facing a budget deficit of more than $15bn (£7.6bn) Mr Schwarzenegger is seeking to shift the costs onto public sector workers.

Half a million council workers strike

Steven. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:54:59 +0000

More than 500,000 workers were on strike on July 16 and 17, bringing disruption to schools, town halls, refuse collections and libraries throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

"This has been a fantastic response from our members," said UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis. "Local government workers have shown their anger and resentment towards this pay offer.

More workers set to join council strike

Steven. — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:29:17 +0000

One of the biggest outbreaks of industrial unrest for years will see tens of thousands of job centre workers, coastguards, driving examiners and other Government employees join a strike next month by council employees.

More than half a million local authority workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are staging a two-day walkout on July 16 and 17 after rejecting a 2.45% pay offer.

Local government workers to strike over pay

catch — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:10:44 +0000

UNISON balloted for strike action after rejecting a 2.45% pay offer. The government's 2% pay increase target for public sector pay has become increasingly stark against inflation - with sharp increases in the cost of fuel and basic necessities internationally.

Catalyst #17

martinh — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:02:47 +0000