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Edinburgh University staff vote for industrial action over £140m cuts and job losses
A ballot by the University and College Union (UCU) saw 84% vote in favour of strike action on a 60% turnout.
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John Crane strikes escalate as pay dispute continues
The workforce now plans to strike from 27th to 31st May, and again on 5th and 11th June.
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Strike action begins at Tower Hamlets primary school over staff cuts
A restructure at the school will cut the number of teaching assistants from 28 to 21 – a reduction of 25% – while the overall workload is unchanged.
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Rayner faces strikes as MHCLG staff criticise office closures and management policies
The vote came in response to proposed office closures and the imposition of management policies around attendance and recruitment.
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Banks, hotels and ATMs face money shortage as cash workers strike
G4S Workers have voted to strike with a majority of 91%, on a 59% turnout.
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Eurotunnel maintenance workers to take strike action over pay
Around a dozen members will walk out after rejecting a pay offer from the employer.
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South London parking wardens stop issuing tickets, says GMB
This is the continuation of a dispute which has seen GMB members take 14 days of strike action since November.
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Ealing council impacted by protests amid traffic warden dispute
As a group, the traffic wardens have called for their union, Unite, to be recognised for collective bargaining on their behalf.
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Royal Navy tugboat crews strike to protect naval services
Serco Marine workers are demanding a consultation over future of Royal Navy’s afloat services.
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Cleaning team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals strike over working conditions
Workers have reported issues including the absence of an adequate rest area at Guy's Hospital and rest facilities at St Thomas' without ventilation.
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University of Strathclyde Unite members confirm two-week strike action
The development follows an attempt by the university to amend its initial pension proposals without consulting the union.
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Go North East workers consider strike action over ‘dangerous’ management culture
Over 1,000 Go North East workers are being consulted on potential strike action following claims of intimidation, unsafe working conditions, and dismissals of staff who raised health and safety concerns, according to Unite.