Prospect union members vote to strike on UK budget day

Action on 15 March likely to coincide with PCS strike, taking number of civil servants participating above 100,000

Tens of thousands of public sector workers will strike on 15 March and work to rule indefinitely after voting overwhelmingly for industrial action over pay.

The members of the Prospect union work for organisations such as the Met Office, Health and Safety Executive and Natural England. At least 80% voted for strike action and 92% were in favour of action short of a strike, on a turnout of 72% – well over the legal threshold of 50%.

Continue reading…

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments