Morale

Monday, February 9, 2026 socialwork strike paydispute morale council unison bob childwelfare negotiations workforce

Children’s social care team managers and deputy managers at Bath and North East Somerset Council have voted overwhelmingly to strike in response to pay regrading that critics say has left morale “shot to bits.” In … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 strike pay socialcare council industrialaction morale negotiation unison acas children

Councillors at Bath and North East Somerset Council are pressing senior officials for answers as a strike threat grows within the children’s social care department. Last week, team managers and deputy team managers in … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 strike paydispute socialcare bathnes unison morale council industrialaction bob workforce

Children’s social care workers at Bath and North East Somerset Council are preparing to strike following contentious pay changes that have left morale severely damaged. This week, team managers and deputy managers in the … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 strike pay unison socialcare morale bath workload council labour ballot

Children’s social care workers at Bath and North East Somerset Council are set to vote for strike action following controversial changes to their pay structure that have left staff morale “shot to bits.” Team managers and … Read More

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 bullying misogyny discrimination afrs control room morale leadership workplace culture communication

A damning report has revealed alarming instances of bullying, misogyny, and discrimination within the Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AFRS) control room. The report indicates that the department is on the brink of a mass … Read More