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09 April 2026
Thurrock Council caretakers protest over 'disrespectful' downgrading…
When: 12.00 – 14.00, Thursday 9 April 2026 Where: Thurrock Council Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, RM17…
07 April 2026
Veolia Brent workers win above-inflation pay rise
Hundreds of Veolia Brent refuse workers are set to receive an above-inflation pay rise, negotiated by…
02 April 2026
New figures reveal nearly £200 million of uncollected council…
GMB Union has today urged councils in the East of England to step up efforts to collect council tax and…
02 April 2026
New figures reveal over £500 million of uncollected council tax…
GMB Union has today urged London councils to step up efforts to collect council tax and business rates,…
18 March 2026
Peterborough Council to bring waste services back in-house
GMB Union has today [18 March] reacted to news that Peterborough City Council will transfer hundreds…
05 March 2026
Kensington and Chelsea facing threat of legal action over staff…
GMB Union has threatened legal action against the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) after…
03 December 2025
Waltham Forest bin strikes averted after new pay deal
Refuse, street scene, and grounds maintenance workers in Waltham Forest have called off planned strikes…
26 November 2025
London tourist tax 'must improve local services'
GMB London Region has welcomed the announcement that City Hall will be permitted to bring in a tourist…
26 November 2025
Waltham Forest bin workers announce Christmas strike dates
Refuse, street scene, and grounds maintenance workers in Waltham Forest have announced strike dates over…
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19 November 2025
Hundreds of women launch equal pay claim against Barnet Council
London’s first council equal pay claim begins at Employment Tribunal London’s first council equal pay…
07 November 2025
Possible City Hall job losses 'disappointing and short-sighted'
GMB London Region has reacted to news that Greater London Authority staff have been told their jobs could…
05 November 2025
Waltham Forest bin workers vote to strike over pay row
Outsourced refuse workers in Waltham Forest have voted to strike following a months’-long pay dispute…