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    Swindon social workers strike suspended on safety grounds
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    Swindon social workers strike suspended on safety grounds

    12 September 2023

    The dispute remains unresolved, and GMB is willing to talk to the council at any time, through ACAS, to find a resolution, says GMB  

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    GMB warns vulnerable children and adults are being put at risk by Swindon Borough Council
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    GMB warns vulnerable children and adults are being put at risk by Swindon Borough Council

    8 September 2023

    GMB have offered emergency cover several times to Swindon Borough Council officers, who are unfortunately just not interested in talking to us about it, says GMB Union

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    Canterbury refuse workers end 67 day strike after 'bumper' pay offer
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    Canterbury refuse workers end 67 day strike after 'bumper' pay offer

    7 September 2023

    GMB Union members supported each other through massive strike and won a 12 per cent pay rise.

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    6 September 2023

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    Swindon social workers told of plan to unlawfully dock pay
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    Swindon social workers told of plan to unlawfully dock pay

    6 September 2023

    Swindon Borough Council managers have told GMB members that they will be deducting 7 days pay for the first week of the strike from all staff, even for those who are on holiday,…

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    University of the Arts London cleaners strike from today

    University of the Arts London cleaners strike from today

    6 September 2023

    GMB union calls on OCS to work constructively with staff representatives and on UAL to play its part in the fair treatment of cleaners

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    Amey Surrey Pay Ballot

    5 September 2023

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    Cleaners take strike action at Chessington school

    Cleaners take strike action at Chessington school

    5 September 2023

    GMB union members working as cleaners at Lovelace Primary in Chessington to take strike action over plans to outsource their jobs

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    Swindon social worker strike to resume tomorrow

    Swindon social worker strike to resume tomorrow

    4 September 2023

    The strike had been called off pending talks with the council, only for it now to recommence with no firm agreement having been reached.

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    Windsor and Maidenhead bin strike averted after GMB members accept 9 percent pay deal
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    Windsor and Maidenhead bin strike averted after GMB members accept 9 percent pay deal
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