Union

Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation

A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More

Saturday, January 24, 2026 midlands teachers strike education labour schools arthurterry union pay disruption

Teachers across the Midlands, including those from the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, have walked out in a continued strike over pay and working conditions. This industrial action reflects growing frustration among … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham strike bins council union waste negotiation labour industrialaction recycling

As Birmingham’s bin workers mark one year of striking, union members remain steadfast in their commitment to continue the battle. The industrial action began on January 6 last year, sparked by a clash between the Labour-led … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics

This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … Read More

Saturday, November 29, 2025 sainsburys delivery cameras privacy safety drivers surveillance technology union trial

Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s leading supermarkets, has started trialling advanced camera systems in a small fleet of its delivery vehicles, prompting concerns among drivers about privacy and monitoring. The trial … Read More