In pictures: Grimsby maternity support worker strike

Maternity support workers in Grimsby have been on strike in their campaign for fair backpay. Here are some highlights from the 48 hour walkout… Still smiling, still determined to get what they deserve. How many placards do we need before the trust get the message? Princess on the picket! Coverage of the picket line in […]

Further strike dates announced at Kirklees College, says UNISON

Support staff at Kirklees College will walk out for another two days this week as the dispute over pay continues, UNISON says today (Tuesday). Workers will walk out tomorrow and Thursday (8 and 9 November) over the college’s continued refusal to negotiate pay. This latest round of strikes follows four days of industrial action in […]

Barnsley College staff to take week of strike action in escalating pay row, says UNISON

Support staff at Barnsley College will be on strike all next week as their dispute over pay escalates, UNISON says today (Thursday). The five-day walkout (from Monday 6 – Friday 10 November) is a result of the college’s refusal to negotiate over pay. The union understands that Barnsley College has received money from a £500 […]

Further strike dates announced at Barnsley College as dispute escalates, says UNISON

Support staff at Barnsley College will strike on three dates in October and November, UNISON says today (Thursday). Staff will walk out next Wednesday (18 October), Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 November as part of an ongoing pay dispute. UNISON balloted staff for industrial action in May. At this point, the college proposed a change […]

UNISON calls for University of Leeds to end staff and student suffering as strike reaches 50th day

As support staff at the University of Leeds prepare for their 50th day of industrial action in the long-running pay dispute, UNISON is calling on the institution’s senior managers to make an acceptable offer and end the suffering of staff and students. Employees will walk out this Friday (29 September), before joining coordinated action with […]