Jobcentre staff go on strike

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Thousands of Jobcentre staff will go on strike  on Monday in a long-running row over “oppressive working conditions and unrealistic targets”. More than 6,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union in 32 call centres in England, Scotland and … Continue reading

Atos IT workers threaten strike during Olympics over ‘living wage’

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Atos IT workers are threatening to strike over pay in industrial action that could hit the London Olympics. The Public and Commercial Services union said it was balloting members on strike action this week after they voted not to accept … Continue reading

Doctors vote to strike over pensions as patients are warned to expect avalanche of cancelled appointments and operations

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Doctors have voted in favour of taking industrial action for the first time in almost 40 years. The move deals a major blow to ministers’ hopes of resolving the dispute over pension changes. Thousands of GP appointments and hospital operations … Continue reading