Nottingham Indymedia: 'industrial_action'

Nottingham industrial action roundup

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:31:26 +0000

Today has seen the third day of strike action by teachers in Nottingham. Further strikes are planned next week as part of this campaign. This is happening at the same time as a number of local disputes are coming to a head. With national action planned by Unite members in the NHS for May 10th and the possibility of a strike by tanker drivers still on the table there appears to be a small, but very welcome, surge in industrial action.

Notts workers strike for pensions

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:41:10 +0000

An estimated 60,000 public sector workers across Nottinghamshire went on strike on 30th November. The aim of the strike was to put pressure on the government over its plans to radically change public sector pensions. Unions claim that the proposed changes would mean that workers pay more, work longer and receive less at the end of it. Undoubtedly the strikes were also a protest against the wider austerity agenda of the present coalition government.

Previous features: All out for N30 in Notts! | Bigger Society Free Space in Nottingham | STRIKE on 30th November!

All out for N30 in Notts!

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:53:28 +0000

On November 30th, an array of public sector unions will strike together against government attacks on their pensions. In Nottingham there will be pickets across the city, a march and rally, a critical mass bike ride and, in the evening, a meeting opposing cuts at the BBC.

The Bigger Society Social Club was evicted on Monday but events are being carried on at the Sumac Centre.

On the newswire: What is a Scab? | All out on N30! A striker’s guide | Nottm Journalists campaign to save local broadcast | Campaign against BBC cuts in Notts | EDL splinter groups may target public sector strike

Previous features: Bigger Society Free Space in Nottingham | STRIKE on 30th November!

Notts County Council workers strike against cuts

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:31:30 +0000

On Thursday 24th February, Unison members at Nottinghamshire County Council were out on strike against £150 million budget cuts. The strike was timed to coincide with the council meeting where the budget was to be set. The union also organised a march across Trent Bridge and a rally in front of County Hall.

Nottinghamshire is the first council in the UK to experience strike action in response to the cuts, but with jobs and services being slashed across the country many more unions are likely to join them. Workers at Barnet council have already voted to strike against privatisation plans dubbed, “easyCouncil,” while Unison members at Birmingham reportedly voted unanimously for a strike ballot at meetings held in early-February.

On the newswire: Notts County Council Strike: 2 Rally & Speeches | Notts County Council Strike: 1 The March | Notts County Council strike: rally | Notts County Council strike: March | Notts County Council workers on strike | Notts County Council workers to strike

Previous features: Notts County Council announce £72m cuts | Protests against county council cuts

Notts County Council workers on strike

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:13:18 +0000

On Thursday 24 February, Unison members at Nottinghamshire County Council were out on strike against £150 million budget cuts. The strike was timed to coincide with the council meeting where the budget was to be set.

Notts County Council workers to strike

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:24:24 +0000

Workers at Nottinghamshire County Council are to strike on Thursday 24th February, following the announcement of a yes vote in the ballot for industrial action.