Assistants protest for better pay near Wallasey Town Hall. They feel underpaid despite their essential role. Teaching Assistants Demand Fair Pay Increase at Wallasey Town Hall Teaching assistants protested near Wallasey Town Hall. They want better pay. The assistants said schools face hard times now. Unison organized the protest at the town hall. The protest…
Lambeth libraries suffer a £1m budget reduction despite strong opposition from residents and some councillors. South London Libraries Face £1m Budget Cut Amid Public Outcry A council in South London made a budget cut that affects the library system there. The cut is for £1 million, and residents are not happy about this change. Lambeth…
Workers cancel the planned strike after a new pay offer is made. They will now vote on the proposed deal. Council Averts Strike: Bin Men, Grave Diggers Suspend Action Workers planned a strike in Leek, and other towns. The council is dealing with a pay disagreement. Bin men and parks workers were involved. The planned…
Edinburgh protestors rally before budget vote. Potential cuts threaten charities that support vulnerable citizens. Edinburgh Protesters Warn City Council Over Impending Budget Decisions Protesters gathered because of potential budget cuts. These cuts could harm vulnerable people, they said. Council members met to decide next year’s budget. Groups picketed outside Edinburgh City Chambers. The city council…
Major cuts of £25M loom for Wirral Council, impacting libraries, jobs, and services. Council tax may rise amid a budget gap. Wirral Council Budget Crisis Deepens Public Services Face Cuts Wirral Council faces major budget cuts soon. They plan to cut £25 million in total. The final decision happens in under two weeks. Birkenhead Town…
Staff in the Staffordshire Moorlands area avoid strike action after AES made a new pay offer. A vote will take place. Staffordshire Moorlands Strike Averted After New Pay Offer Emerges Staffordshire Moorlands workers will not strike now. Bin men and grave diggers planned a walkout, as did parks workers and street cleaners. A new pay…
Unions protest cuts demanding more Glasgow funding before crucial budget meeting. Council tax hike also looms. Glasgow Unions Demand Funding Injection at Budget Cut Protest Hey, listen to what’s happening in Glasgow. Trade unions protested outside the city chambers. They want more funding for the council. They also want to stop all budget cuts. UNISON,…
Workers strike over pay, impacting vital services. Unions cite CEO pay and low offers as key grievances. Scottish Water Staff Strike Threatens Flood Defences Amid Pay Dispute Hey, listen to this about Scottish Water. Workers voted to strike because of a pay dispute. It could weaken flood defenses. Three trade unions are involved, representing hundreds…