GMB2 days agoCouncil staff back strike over fire and rehire plansStrikes with the potential to disrupt services such as cleansing, funerals and social work could be called.2 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland17 Mar 2025River Thames safety concerns could lead to strikeThe union said about half the required number of people are currently employed along the Thames.17 Mar 2025England27 Feb 2025Lifeguards protest over 'safety risks'The GMB Union says unpaid breaks among lifeguards are putting swimmers at risk.27 Feb 2025Hull & East Yorkshire14 Feb 2025Street-cleaning and libraries staff reject pay offerThe offer is "measly" says a GMB official, while the council says it faces "unprecedented pressure".14 Feb 2025Peterborough10 Feb 2025Pottery firm job losses due to 'difficult market'The company says some redundancies are being made within its manufacturing team.10 Feb 2025Stoke & Staffordshire5 Feb 2025Unions outline plan to keep steel furnaces openThree unions are in talks with British Steel over plans to replace two blast furnaces in Scunthorpe.5 Feb 2025Lincolnshire6 Jan 2025Council staff renew strike threat over pay disputeThe workers carry out waste management, street cleaning and work at libraries and museums.6 Jan 2025Peterborough18 Dec 2024Teachers locked out of school to return to classesHigh school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.18 Dec 2024Essex16 Dec 2024Tip, waste and recycling workers to ballot on strikeA union says about 60 workers could lose £2,000 each per year under council plans.16 Dec 2024Leicester...