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Swindon social workers confirm two week strike

GMB, the union for public services, has announced that social workers within Swindon Borough Council will be taking two weeks of strike action, commencing Thursday 31 August.

Huge oil refinery cancels 'shutdown' over strike fears

One of the UK’s biggest oil refineries has cancelled an essential maintenance ‘shutdown’ over fears the facility would be dismantled, then industrial action would begin before the plant is…

Wilko update after administrators meeting

GMB Union has issued an update on Wilko after meeting administrators.

Scotland school staff to walk out for two days

Parents and pupils have been warned of disruption after GMB Scotland announced essential staff in schools and early years will strike for two days next month.

Dying husbands home carers inspired

As a recent survey of care sector staff reveals that four out of five stressed-out home care workers have considered quitting in the last year, we meet a Lanarkshire woman who has experienced…

South Lanarkshire equal pay victory

Despite the big win, GMB Scotland trade unionists are set to rally at council headquarters in Hamilton this afternoon to press the issue over backdated wages

Private Sector

Tea bag shortage looms as Tetley workers vote on strike action

Britain's favourite tea could be in short supply after almost 150 Tetley workers begun a ballot for strike action in a dispute over pay.

Amazon faces biggest day of industrial disruption in its history

GMB Union has today [Thursday] announced strike dates at Amazon’s Coventry and Rugeley fulfilment centres. 

Shipbuilding loan scheme 'small step in right direction'

GMB, the shipbuilder’s union, has described a new Government shipbuilding loan scheme as a ‘small step in the right direction.

Durham sealant factory faces 6th strike day

Durham workers making parts for the aviation industry are set for their sixth day of strike action on Friday in their fight for fair pay.

South London hospital strike suspended after ‘inflation-busting’ 17 per cent pay offer

GMB members employed by outsourcing giant ISS at South London & Maudsley NHS Trust have been offered an inflation-busting pay rise of 17 per cent to call off their strike scheduled for this week.