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    Ashford and Swale refuse collectors accept large pay offer

    Ashford and Swale refuse collectors accept large pay offer

    11 July 2023

    Second pay rise in six months leaves Labour-run Canterbury as one of the last in Kent to lag behind pay rates

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    Surrey Ballot Update

    Surrey Ballot Update

    7 July 2023

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    Dartford bin workers vote for strike action
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    Dartford bin workers vote for strike action

    7 July 2023

    GMB union members have voted to reject Urbaser’s pay offer, with action to take place at the end of the month

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    GLF Ballot Result

    GLF Ballot Result

    6 July 2023

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    Swindon social workers balloted for strike action
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    Swindon social workers balloted for strike action

    6 July 2023

    Swindon Council following the same path as Wiltshire Council, whose proposal was successfully blocked by GMB in December 2021 

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    South London hospital dispute to escalate despite partial victory on pay
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    South London hospital dispute to escalate despite partial victory on pay

    6 July 2023

    This is only a partial victory and the dispute will continue until ISS meets the pay claim submitted in 2022, says GMB union

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    Brighton & Hove City Council Investigation

    Brighton & Hove City Council Investigation

    6 July 2023

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    Canterbury Council and Canenco blame each other for refuse collection strike as tourism prioritised over residents' bins
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    Canterbury Council and Canenco blame each other for refuse collection strike as tourism prioritised over residents' bins

    6 July 2023

    Piles of rubbish could be avoided if workers were only paid the going rate, says GMB

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    Newly-elected Labour Canterbury Council hit by bin strike
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    Newly-elected Labour Canterbury Council hit by bin strike

    5 July 2023

    In their first 9 weeks in office, Labour-run Canterbury Council have failed to deal with the trade dispute which saw dozens of refuse collectors walk out as of this morning

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    NJC Form Area 1

    NJC Form Area 1

    4 July 2023

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    Bromley parking wardens begin talks in fight against poverty pay
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