East London Bus Strikes to Affect Seven Routes for 24 Hours

Hopes grow that London Underground strikes could be called off

Tube stoppages due on two 24-hour periods from midday on Tuesday and Thursday next week but sources say RMT seeking talksHopes have been raised that next week’s strikes by London Underground drivers could yet be averted, after sources said the RMT union had put out feelers for talks.The RMT members, almost half of London’s Tube drivers, are due to strike for two 24-hour periods from midday on Tuesday and Thursday, closing some lines entirely and…

East London bus strikes to affect seven routes for 24 hours

Around 300 Stagecoach drivers based at Bow garage will strike for 24 hours from 05:00 BST Friday.

Three more days of strike action planned for social workers over pay dispute

'Children’s social care managers do highly skilled and demanding work supporting vulnerable children and families. They shouldn’t have to fight to be paid fairly.'

Escalation of doctors strike could pose sustained disruption to hospital, chief warns

A significant escalation in strike action by doctors would pose a risk of sustained disruption to treatments, a hospital boss warned.

B.C. 911 workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike

Citing staffing issues, workload, and the long-term sustainability of the emergency communication system, 911 operators represented by CUPE 8911 voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action on Wednesday.

B.C. emergency communications professionals vote in support of strike action

VANCOUVER - A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia says members have voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action, while negotiating an essential services order with their employer.