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Published 10 months ago

School closures to go ahead despite two of three unions suspending strike plans

  • Two unions, Unite and GMB, have suspended strike action next week, while Unison has refused the latest pay offer. This has resulted in school closures for three days as staff, including cleaners and caretakers, walk out over pay.
  • Unite the union has decided to suspend strike action in order to ballot its membership on a new offer from councils. Graham McNab, Unite’s lead negotiator for local government, stated that the union's local government committee has agreed to suspend the scheduled strike action for next week.
  • Despite the suspension of strike action by Unite and GMB, schools will still be affected as Unison continues to reject the latest pay offer.
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The IndependentThe Independent

Two trade unions suspend school strike action following improved pay offer

Unison said it would consult with members but recommended the deal be rejected.

10 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Shropshire StarShropshire Star

Two trade unions suspend school strike action following improved pay offer

Two trade unions have confirmed they will suspend strike action at schools and ballot members on an improved pay offer from the body that represents Scottish councils.

10 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

Two trade unions suspend school strike action following improved pay offer

Unison said it would consult with members but recommended the deal be rejected.

10 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Press & JournalPress & Journal

Unite and GMB suspend strike action following 'serious' new pay offer - but schools will still close

Unite has suspended strike action following a new pay offer but schools will still close due to a rejection from fellow union, Unison.

10 months ago·United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record

School closures to go ahead despite two trade unions suspending strike action

The unions have taken different positions, with Unison members set to strike next week

10 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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StvStv

Uncertainty over school closures as GMB and Unite suspend strike action

Two trade unions involved in negotiations accept pay offer but Unison members still set to walk out next week.

10 months ago
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