Strike action
Scottish council workers to strike after pay offer rejection
Strike action is expected to kick off this week after union chiefs this week rejected an improved pay offer from council leaders.
Waste workers announce strike action across 15 Scottish councils
Waste workers in 15 councils across Scotland will walk out for a week this month in protest over the 'pitiful' 2% pay offer.
Scottish strikes loom as councils prepare improved offer
Local government strikes loom in Scotland as councils attempt to put together an improved pay offer.
Birmingham faces fresh equal pay claims and strikes
The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged trade unions to engage in talks over fresh equal pay disputes – rather than ballot staff over potential strike action.
Unions 'not looking for a fight'
Union bosses have denied they are pursuing a ‘summer of discontent’ after rejecting a pay offer for local government workers.
Unison legal challenge over use of agency staff
New regulations allowing town halls to use agency staff to cover strikes are based on an old consultation ditched as ‘not fit for purpose’ by an official watchdog, Unison has warned.
Bexley bin strike in temporary reprise
Refuse workers in Bexley LBC have called a temporary halt to strikes while pay negotiations are ongoing.
Council workers in Scotland vote for strike action
Thousands of Scottish council workers have voted to strike in a dispute over the offered pay rise.
Sandwell refuse workers call halt to strike
Refuse workers in Sandwell MBC have called off a planned strike due to start next week after accepting a 9% pay increase and securing additional annual leave.
Scottish workers prepare for industrial action
Thousands of local government workers in Scotland are preparing to take industrial action over pay.
Glasgow strikes suspended as equal pay deal reached
Public sector unions yesterday suspended all equal pay strikes after a deal was struck with Glasgow City Council to settle the long-running dispute.
Union suspends councillors over pay dispute
Suspensions including that of the council leader were announced by Unite during a rally for striking bin lorry drivers.
Coventry bin dispute escalates after ACAS ruling
The ongoing strike by Coventry refuse workers could stretch into the summer after a fierce war of words escalated between the council and union Unite.
EXCLUSIVE: Week-long strike over pay to hit sector
Council workers are expected to strike for a week this month in the first coordinated industrial action to hit the sector in a decade.
National industrial action prospects over pay fade
A nationally-coordinated wave of industrial action over this year’s pay claim looks increasingly unlikely as the outcome of trade union ballots emerged.
Hopes dashed over end to Brighton bin strike
Strike action by refuse workers in Brighton will continue after union representatives walked out of negotiations with the council.
More unions announce strike ballots
Two more trade unions have moved a step closer to industrial action after members rejected the latest pay offer.
Council ‘outraged’ by Unite decision to continue bin strike
Thurrock BC has said it is ‘outraged’ workers in its waste and recycling department have decided to continue to strike.
District council workers agree to strike next month
Up to 1,000 workers at Newry, Mourne and Down DC are to strike following a row about pay and conditions.
Local government pay summit to go ahead
Negotiators hope to keep local government pay discussions on track despite the difficulties posed by the coronavirus crisis.