South Gloucestershire social workers strike over pay

Social workers and occupational therapists working for South Gloucestershire Council are to strike from today (Tuesday), says UNISON.
Staff will walk out for three days from today until Thursday (4 to 6 April) after voting overwhelmingly* for industrial action in a dispute over pay.
UNISON has been in dispute with the local authority since last summer. This is over its decision to award staff in children’s services an additional temporary £