NEC hears of ongoing industrial action across the union

The first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of 2023 heard a long list of all the industrial action that members are currently taking part in, across the UK. “It’s been a very busy few months,” admitted general secretary Christina McAnea. “I’ll be heading to the South West for our next ambulance strike day on Friday, and we’re working on keeping up the huge media attention and public support that our strikes have attracted so far. “Our health team, AGSs and regional secretaries have also spent many hours supporting our members on picket lines, and this support will continue throughout the dispute.” Besides the ongoing dispute in the health service, strike action is also taking place in higher education this week, and the NEC meeting was taking place on the second day of action by members in the Environment Agency. With strikes across the union – and pay ballots also taking place – Ms McAnea stressed that the union’s industrial action strategy was constantly being reviewed. “The Westminster government is still not engaged in meaningful talks with us and our concern is that they are deliberately not trying to resolve these disputes – that this is a deliberate tactic.” The general secretary also discussed the difficulties of trying to coordinate strike action with other unions. The NEC welcomed the news that the union has recently launched an appeal, so that all health activists and members can show solidarity by donating to the strike fund. The...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - Category: Food Science Authors: Tags: Article ambulance strikes anti-strike bill Environment agency strike NEC Source Type: news