Midlands

Midlands: health boss to get pay increase while workers face pay cut

Ed — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:55:11 +0000

- but they weren’t surprised.

UNISON, who represent 5,500 healthworkers in Leicestershire, described the decision to pay Mr Smith such a huge amount of money as “an insult to the commitment and dedication of ordinary healthworkers”.

Coventry council strike intensifies

catch — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:44:49 +0000

Since our previous coverage the action has escalated, with a spokesmen from Unison stating that workers at the council could be on strike non-stop for as much as six weeks.

The "single salary review" imposed by the council affects thousands of staff, with many suffering pay reductions of up to £9,000.

UK: Bus drivers to come out over pay

Steven. — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 10:57:24 +0000

Three days of action planned for 22nd April, 28th April and the 8th May many services across the midlands will grind to a halt causing massive disruption. The workers have taken their demands time and time again to the management but after the last talks broke down the workers have decided to take action.