Disruption to services due to UNISON strike

Members of UNISON are holding strike action on Thursday 22 September 2011.

As a result, some council services are being affected.  Click here for the latest information.

Bus services are running as normal, apart from specific buses that serve day centres which are closed due to the strike action.

Meeting between the council and UNISON on 21 September 2011

An important landmark meeting was held on Wednesday (21 September 2011) between Shropshire Council and UNISON representatives that signalled a positive way forward.

It was recognised that it was too late to call off the strike action scheduled for 22 September 2011, however both organisations believe that the talks will remove the need for any further strikes to occur, if negotiations continue in such a positive way as they have.

Keith Barrow, Leader of Shropshire Council, said:

“We have had a very constructive meeting this afternoon and have made really good progress towards reaching an agreement. I am pleased that UNISON now accepts and understands the financial position that we find ourselves in. I firmly believe that striking is not the “Shropshire way” and feel that we can now move quickly and amicably to reach an agreement that meets both the financial demands placed upon us and addresses the concerns of UNISON members.”

Alan James, branch secretary, Shropshire UNISON, said:

“Today we have held an extremely productive meeting with the Leader of Shropshire Council, Keith Barrow. We are really pleased with the results and feel that we now have a better understanding of the financial situation that Shropshire Council faces but also feel that Shropshire Council recognises the need for us to represent our members. I feel that they have listened to our concerns and believe that today gives us an opportunity to work towards agreeing specific details.”