Tag Archives: GMB
Report from Montgomery Primary School Strike
This report is from December’s strike, If you’re looking for information about January’s strike please click here Teachers and school support staff, went on strike today at Montgomery Primary School in Sparkbrook against their school becoming an Academy. The three … Continue reading
Birmingham UNISON to strike on 21st September
At our meeting on Thursday, Graeme Horn said that Unison council workers will take further strike action during the Liberal Democrat party conference, over the imposition of a new contract that cuts pay and worsens conditions for council workers in … Continue reading
Final speaker list for tomorrows meeting
FIGHTING THE CUTS Speakers: JOHN LISTER on fighting Lansley’s Health Bill and the dismemberment of the NHS ALEX KENNY on fighting the proposals to make workers work longer and pay more for a lower pension VICI WHITALL & BRIAN CLARKE … Continue reading
10 Reasons to demonstrate on Saturday
Why should you come to the demonstration on Saturday against the council cuts? There are lots of reasons, but here are 10 of them: 1) Job Losses – 2,450 council posts will be cut this year (7,000 over 3 years) … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham City Council, Cuts, Events
Speakers for Rally on Sat 26th Feb Announced
Birmingham Against the Cuts and Unison have announced speakers for the rally as part of the Say No To Council Cuts demonstration to be held on Saturday. Bishop Urquhart (Bishop of Birmingham); Lee Barron (CWU); Trudy Allen (PCS); Roger Jenkins … Continue reading
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GMB, Unite, Unison and UCATT Binmen strike
On Monday 20th December, Birmingham’s binmen held a 24hr strike over £4,000 paycuts. This will be followed by a two week work to rule action. GMB, Unite, Unison and UCATT members took part in picket lines held at refuse collection … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham City Council, Events, strike
