Social services
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has dismissed a complaint made by a government worker represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) over the union's alleged failure to properly communicate the shortened voting period for a strike vote. The decision, rendered on Thursday,
Social services
Thousands of federal civil servants in Canada went on strike Wednesday morning, raising concerns over the potential economic impact of the walkout. Concerned business groups, such as the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, are worried that the strike could lead to slowdowns at vital
Teachers
Teachers and education staff from across East Midlands are on strike, protesting against massive cuts in school budgets, low pay, and the government's inability to address the education crisis. The strikes, which began with picket lines outside schools such as Brookfield Community School and Parkside Community School, have
Teachers
As the UK teeters on the edge of a cost of living crisis, workers from various walks of life are set to take to the picket lines in a show of solidarity against poor pay and conditions. From ambulances to railways, teachers to university staff, and civil servants to junior
Teachers
Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers, including teachers, train and bus drivers, Tube staff, and university employees, are set to stage strike action in London throughout February. The strike action is expected to cause widespread disruption to public transportation, with several railway operators, including National Rail, London Underground, and
Teachers
The new anti-strike bill proposed by the Tory Government is a direct assault on the fundamental right to withdraw labor, a fundamental principle of trade unionism. The bill is designed to restrict the power of trade unions and penalize their members, who are predominantly public sector workers. These workers, including
Teachers
Teachers across England and Wales are set to stage a strike on February 1, with 90.4% of National Education Union (NEU) members voting in favor of industrial action. The NEU has warned of widespread school closures, citing a lack of meaningful discussions with the government over pay. The union&
Teachers
Teachers and nurses in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expansion area could see their pay rises cancelled out by the daily charge, with an analysis by The Telegraph and Milliken Consulting showing that a significant increase in gross pay would be required to cover the costs. Teachers would need a
Teachers
The National Education Union's decision to vote for strikes in February and March has brought attention to the issue of public sector pay, with the union arguing that teachers have suffered a 23% pay cut in real terms since 2010. However, a closer examination of the data reveals
Teachers
Nurses and teachers are planning to intensify their strike actions in the face of a widening pay gap between the public and private sectors. According to the Office for National Statistics, private sector pay rose by 7.2% in the three months to November, while the public sector saw a
Strikes
Health Secretary Steve Barclay will meet with ambulance union leaders today to discuss emergency strike cover, amidst a wave of industrial action by NHS workers protesting over pay. The strikes, which have seen nurses walk out for the second time in a week, are expected to last six months if
Strikes
Nurses across the UK continue their strike for a second day, with thousands of union members protesting over pay. Royal College of Nursing (RCN) general secretary Pat Cullen has called on the government to "do the decent thing" and negotiate with the union. The RCN has requested a
