UNISON members working for Birmingham City Council have voted to take strike action over changes to pay and conditions which if implemented could see workers losing as much as £6,000 per year.
75% of workers voted to strike, on a turnout of 30%. This is a higher turnout than the last strike ballot by unison, and with the 3/4 majority vote is a solid mandate for action. Unison have not yet announced what actions will take place.
For further background on the reasons for the ballot, see this post.
Previously, we have heard that they were planning strikes on the 29th and 30th. Assuming they do call strikes on the 30th, they will join Teachers and Civil Servants for a huge regional strike rally, assembling at 12 noon in Victoria Square in Birmingham.
