Birmingham Airport Cancels Seven Flights Amid Lufthansa Strikes on April 14 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham lufthansa strikes flights cancellations germany aviation union travel disruption On Tuesday, April 14, seven flights from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled due to continued strikes by Lufthansa pilots. The action comes as the German airline faces a union dispute over pension reforms, significantly … Read More
Labour Urged to Extend Fully Paid Maternity Leave for Teachers to 26 Weeks Tuesday, April 7, 2026 maternity education teachers labour nasuwt union dfe leave retention pay Labour faces pressure to introduce a new policy extending fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to 26 weeks, a move advocated by the NASUWT teachers’ union to help prevent a growing exodus from the profession. The union … Read More
Striking Bin Workers Claim Public Support Grows Amid Lengthy Pay Dispute Monday, March 16, 2026 strike bins birmingham publicsupport paydispute union workers unite council industrialaction Birmingham’s bin workers, who have been on strike for over a year, say public opinion has shifted strongly in their favor amid ongoing pay disputes with the city council. At a rally outside Tyseley bin depot on March 11, … Read More
Birmingham Bin Worker Faces Losing Home Amid Ongoing Labour Council Dispute Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More
What You Need to Know as Midlands Teacher Strike Continues Saturday, January 24, 2026 midlands teachers strike education labour schools arthurterry union pay disruption Teachers across the Midlands, including those from the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, have walked out in a continued strike over pay and working conditions. This industrial action reflects growing frustration among … Read More
'I'm embarrassed' - Birmingham bin worker's message to Brummies as strike hits one year Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham strike bins council union waste negotiation labour industrialaction recycling As Birmingham’s bin workers mark one year of striking, union members remain steadfast in their commitment to continue the battle. The industrial action began on January 6 last year, sparked by a clash between the Labour-led … Read More