Following the inspiring "megapicket" in support of the Birmingham Bin Strikes, which saw trade unionists join from across the country, another Megapicket is being organised on July 25.
Tag: Strike Support
No pay negotation from Streeting means resident doctors announce strike action
The BMA have announced that their Resident Doctor members voted to take industrial action after Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to include pay discussions in negotiating meetings.
BSix College: NEU Members Fight Back
George Binette reports on a dispute a Hackney's BSix Sixth Form College and its significance for the Further Education sector.
Strike success! Manchester mental health service saved
Unite rep Dr John Mulligan reports on an important victory in the campaign to defend an Early Intervention service in Manchester.
MEGAPICKET shuts down site – Strike Map update from the Birmingham Bin Strike
This Megapicket is something our movement needs to seriously consider replicating across this country to fight back - Strike Map.
“That pretty much puts me and my family out on the street”: Solidarity tales from the Birmingham Bin Strike
Strike Map on how they're raising funds and building solidarity with Birmingham's bin workers in their dispute.
Inside the Birmingham Bin Strikes: “I’m proud to be part of this dispute”
One of Birmingham's striking bin workers discusses the origins of the dispute and the power of the solidarity they have recieved.
Behind the Birmingham bin strike
Bob Whitehead looks at the background to the ongoing dispute between Birmingham Council and its refuse workers.
John McDonnell: This is just the first step – there is much more to do
John McDonnell welcomes the Employment Rights Bill but urges further changes including legal powers for unions to prevent fire and rehire before it happens - and a return to proper sectoral collective bargaining.
Cleaners at the Old Bailey to Strike Against Outsourcing on International Women’s Day
Cleaners at the Old Bailey have announced strike action against outsourcing plans from the City of London Corporation.