Tag: strike

Socialist Alternative helping pallet workers at the CHEP factory in Trafford Park.

“We will fight for every reform that makes workers lives better” – Socialist organisation to support protests and strikes in Salford community

The Salford branch of Socialist Alternative is set to rally in forthcoming activist movements and next week’s Kill the Bill […]

Co-Op Academy strikes continue at this Swinton school. Photo credit: Nathan Bagnall

“She is already asking to change schools after only being there for four weeks” – Swinton school teachers go on strike after nearly 300 ‘angry’ parents sign a petition against new rules

The Co-op Academy in Swinton has seen over 30 members of staff go on strike, in support of the 276 […]

(credit: Go North West press offices)

Go North West bus strike ends after union drivers win historic battle against ‘fire and rehire’

Bus drivers will finally be returning to their regular Salford routes after winning their battle against ‘fire and rehire’, ending the longest […]

Photograph by Jamie Burr

“Our CEO refuses to agree with national wage for sixth form teachers” – Salford City College strikes continue

Salford City College employees have continued striking in protest of wages outside the Future Skills building on Langworthy Road. After […]

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.