GMB6 hrs agoCouncil pay to be unified after six yearsHundreds of staff at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been on different pay deals.6 hrs agoDorset17 Jun 2025Thames lock keepers suspend strike after new offerWorkers were set to strike over safety concerns around the number of people working on the river. 17 Jun 2025England11 Jun 2025NHS doubles amount its spending on private companiesUnion members have called for the NHS to stop using private companies.11 Jun 2025England20 May 2025Clyde Tunnel could close after workers vote to strikeThe GMB union previously rejected a 3% pay rise from council umbrella body Cosla.20 May 2025Scotland16 May 2025NHS Scotland staff vote to accept two-year 8% pay offerAbout 170,000 nurses, midwives, paramedics and other staff will receive the rise which includes an inflation guarantee.16 May 2025Scotland9 May 2025Two ambulance 999 call centres to closeThere will be a new centre in Essex and the existing Norwich site will remain open.9 May 2025England7 May 2025River Thames weir and lock keepers consider strikeThose working along the river are voting on potential industrial action over safety concerns.7 May 2025England6 May 2025River Thames safety concerns lead to strike voteThe GMB Union said workers will decide whether to take industrial action over safety concerns.6 May 2025Surrey5 May 2025Scottish Water staff call off strike after improved pay offerMembers of three unions - Unite, the GMB and Unison - planned to walk out on Tuesday after rejecting an earlier deal.5 May 2025Scotland Business...