Laura Sharman 31 January 2020

Bromley's eight-month strike comes to an end

An eight-month long strike at Bromley’s library services has finally ended following an agreement between Unite and the employer Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL).

The agreement includes no compulsory redundancies, no new staffing structures, arrears' payments and pay progression.

Unite regional officer, Onay Kasab, said: 'This has been one of the longest all out, indefinite strikes of recent times and serves as an example to workers across the country preparing to fight the latest onslaught of council cuts.'

Diana Edmonds, national libraries director for GLL, said: ‘Times change and libraries need to change with the times to make sure customers can access the services they want and need in a 21st Century library.

‘In 2020 we will be focusing on enhancing and improving the customer experience, freeing up staff to spend more time helping library users get the most out of their visit.’

The strike action began in June 2019 over staffing and other issues.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Director of Social Work and Social Care

Trafford Council
£100,731 to £104,625
You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Manchester
Recuriter: Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

Housing Ombudsman Service
£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.
The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two London (Greater)
Recuriter: Housing Ombudsman Service

Commercial Lawyer - Harlow District Council

Essex County Council
Up to £60.0000 per hour
Commercial Lawyer - Harlow District Council Location, HarlowFull time, Temporary 6 Months £46.78 PAYE / £60.00 UmbrellaClosing Date
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways

Kirklees Metropolitan Council
£51,356 to £56,494 + £3000 Market Rate Supplement
Do you want to make a difference to local people? Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Team Manager - Children Looked After

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
Up to £62,451 per annum
Team ManagerChildren Looked After S... Wandsworth, London
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
Linkedin Banner