Shropshire councillors are facing intense pressure to reject a proposed 3.2% pay increase at a crucial Full Council meeting today, 25 September, or risk further eroding public trust during a declared "financial emergency."
UNISON Shropshire says it is alarmed by Shropshire Council’s sudden announcement by the Chief Executive this morning, that the Council will be “…closing the Shirehall to all staff from Friday 1 November”.
Shropshire Council's announcement that it is slashing £62m from its budget in the next Financial Year has sent shockwaves through local communities, says UNISON.
West Midlands Ambulance Service is calling on the public, more than ever, to only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies during a period of industrial action this morning.
The Leader of Shropshire Council, Councillor Keith Barrow, today welcomed the outcome of the ballot by UNISON, in which members of the trade union voted overwhelmingly to accept the Council’s improved offer on new terms and conditions of employment for staff.
The leader and the chief executive of Shropshire Council yesterday met regional and branch officials of the trade union UNISON, to hear the views of UNISON members on the recent offer made by the council.
Shropshire Council has taken further steps towards reaching an agreement with trade unions on changes to the terms and conditions of employment of its staff.