Tag: strikes

The new "Bee Network" bus. Photo by Maxson Goh

Transport disruption expected over Christmas period as bus staff strike

Transport workers from the union Unite are going on strike this December with possible disruption for Salford residents using buses […]

Dpctpr strikes. Screenshot from youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKJsQYgE5P4

Junior doctors to strike again in December and January across Salford

Junior doctors in England, including those at Salford Royal, are to go on the longest strike in NHS history later this month and early next year, after talks with the government broke down.

MP Rebecca Long-Bailey visits UCU strikes in act of support

MP Rebecca Long-Bailey visits UCU strikes in act of support

Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey visited the University and College union strikers today (September 27). The Labour MP visited a group […]

Royal Mail Workers at the Picket Line. Credit: Mel Cionco

“This has been the biggest threat to Royal Mail in the 35 years I’ve worked here” – Royal Mail workers continue strikes while facing redundancies

Royal Mail workers in Salford’s distribution centre remained defiant on the picket line today as they took part in their seventh day of strike action in four weeks.

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“A huge win” – Salford lecturer praises contributions from Paul Dennett and Rebecca Long-Bailey in attending strike

A lecturer and union official has praised the Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett and MP for Salford and Eccles, Rebecca […]

Image credit: TfGM. Sent in press release. Safe to use

Metrolink industrial action to strike Manchester Marathon

Metrolink strikes are expected to severely hamper mobility around Salford and the Greater Manchester area this Sunday.  The slated walkout […]