Workers at Barnsley College will strike on Monday 11 September due to the college’s repeated refusal to engage in pay discussions, says UNISON. Staff voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, with more than 90% of votes cast in favour. The college, which maintains it does not negotiate pay locally, implemented a 2% pay increase in January […]
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Staff at Kirklees Council are being consulted over potential strike action in response to plans to cut 250 jobs to address a £20 million overspend, UNISON says. An indicative ballot is now open to workers – after UNISON called on the council earlier this month to reconsider its plans. No agreed redundancy policy is in […]
Workers at Kirklees College will walk out for four days once the new term starts in September in a dispute over pay. The strikes – which are set to take place on Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 September – are a result of the college’s refusal to enter pay negotiations. UNISON, […]
Planned strike action by cemetery maintenance staff in Rotherham, including gravediggers, has been put on hold after a pay offer from their employer, UNISON says today. The workers involved in the dispute are predominantly paid at, or close to, the national minimum wage level. They have lost out significantly on pay since being transferred out […]
Planned strike action by almost 100 workers at the National Coal Mining Museum for England (NCMME) have been put on hold, UNISON says today. Workers at the museum include ex-miners who keep the heritage of the coal industry alive for a new generation by giving talks and tours of the underground tunnels at Wakefield’s former […]
Around 250 workers at Kirklees Council are set to lose their jobs because of a £20 million overspend, UNISON says. The union was notified of the proposed redundancies earlier this month, which are scheduled for between October and March this year. UNISON says the council must think again about its plans, which will deprive the […]
UNISON Green Week is a wonderful opportunity for Regional UNISON branches to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote sustainability, and encourage eco-friendly practices within the workplace and in branches. Wendy Nichols Regional Convenor says, “I am delighted to promote UNISON’s upcoming ‘Green Week’. This week-long event will be dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues, […]
Welcome to issue 8 of the Regional Convenor/Regional Secretary newsletter. Since the last newsletter we have had further developments and updates regarding industrial action happening in the region, and some new disputes to update you on. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO READ THE FULL ISSUE
The South Yorkshire Festival returns to Wortley Hall on Sunday 6th August 11am until 5pm. Entrance is free, with car parking charged at £3 – all proceeds from this go to charity and Wortley Halls restoration fund. With gift & craft stalls, union & charity stalls outside and within the main hall. Live band performances […]
Rotherham Gravediggers vote for strike action over pay Rotherham’s cemetery grounds maintenance staff, including gravediggers have voted resoundingly in favour of taking industrial action up to and including strike action as they ramp up the pressure on their employer in their efforts to achieve fair pay as the double impact of inflation and interest rate […]