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Monday, 28 January 2008

UCATT members vote to strike in Birmingham council dispute

Members of construction union UCATT employed by Birmingham Council have overwhelmingly voted to take industrial action.

The UCATT members voted by 77.8 per cent in favour of strike action. The first strike is planned for February 5th.

The dispute is over plans by Birmingham Council to force the overwhelming majority of its employees to accept new contracts. The council has dramatically increased tensions by refusing to negotiate through the established collective agreements.

Steve Murphy, UCATT Midlands regional secretary, said: “My members are being forced to reluctantly take industrial action, due to the appalling manner in which they are treated by their bosses. Birmingham council leaders must see sense and drop these crazy plans.”