Proposals will see council income drop of £122,000 per year – key job roles will almost certainly be lost, says GMB Union 

GMB can announce that Brighton’s city clean refuse, recycling, commercial waste, and com-bin HGV drivers have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action.

The overwhelming GMB consultative ballot result from HGV drivers within the city’s waste management Hollingbury depot could see industrial action in September, says GMB Southern…

"Council happy to allow dispute to escalate into full blown strike action even at risk of deeply upsetting residents", say GMB Union 

"It is disappointing that our members have to undertake this process and appreciate the public’s upset especially as the Borough has recently increased its Council Tax for residents",…

We can’t see a way forward unless the Council is prepared to spend some of its spare income, say GMB Union

"Effectively this is the Council Leaders sticking two fingers up to their staff whilst they struggle to pay their bills", say GMB Union

Ministers forced into change following Judicial Review brought by GMB Union  

If you would potentially be affected by this payment cap, GMB needs to speak to you to help with our judicial review

If you work for Local Government, including schools and academies that follow NJC pay rises - we need your input!