Peterborough considers bringing key services like bin collection back under council control, potentially impacting 400 jobs. Peterborough Considers Bringing Services Back Under Council Control Peterborough might bring services in-house. A trade union is happy about this news. Around 400 workers could rejoin the council. They work at Peterborough Ltd now, a council-owned company. This could…
Council keeps pools open after pressure! It is good news for GMB union members and the local community in West Lancashire. Pools Saved Union Hails Win for West Lancashire Workers Community The union GMB represents over 70 workers. They work at two council-owned pools in West Lancashire, and the council decided to keep the pools…
Aberdeen and West Dunbartonshire councils face union anger over proposed contract changes impacting pay and benefits. Scottish Councils Face Fire and Rehire Claims Over Contract Changes Hey, so there’s some drama with local council workers. Aberdeen and West Dunbartonshire councils want to change contracts. The GMB union is really unhappy about it. They see it…
Union says Mansfield Bus Station workers are unsafe due to rising anti-social behavior; CCTV upgrade possible. Mansfield Bus Station May Get CCTV Upgrade After Safety Concerns Mansfield Bus Station could get better CCTV. Union leaders say it’s become unsafe to work there, representing station staff, like ticket sellers, cleaners and security. They report anti-social behavior…
Middlesbrough Council worker Brian Foulger claims unfair dismissal after allegedly disclosing confidential information related to a whistleblower case. Council Worker Sues After Dismissal for Alleged Data Disclosure A council worker is suing for unfair dismissal. Brian Foulger claims he was punished for union work. He worked for Middlesbrough Council for 20 years. He was fired…