Swindon social workers strike suspended on safety grounds
The dispute remains unresolved, and GMB is willing to talk to the council at any time, through ACAS, to find a resolution, says GMB
The dispute remains unresolved, and GMB is willing to talk to the council at any time, through ACAS, to find a resolution, says GMB
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
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,…
Meetings with Swindon Borough Council were constructive but there are still fundamental parts of the dispute to be resolved, says GMB
The council has confirmed to GMB in a meeting they plan to use agency workers during the strike and the union’s legal advice says this is illegal.
The strike seems destined to continue into September after Councillor Baldock’s stated intention of talks at ACAS have failed to materialise, says GMB
Our members are not making unreasonable demands, just for the market pay rates agreed in neighbouring authorities, such as Dover, Folkestone, Ashford and Swale, says GMB
We are pleased to announce that this dispute has ended before it has really begun, says GMB union
After yesterday’s High Court ruling, Canterbury's actions may be unlawful says GMB Union
This is only a partial victory and the dispute will continue until ISS meets the pay claim submitted in 2022, says GMB union