Somerset Bus Workers Prepare for Potential Strike as Pay Dispute Intensifies Saturday, September 20, 2025 strike pay union rmt bus southwest firstsouthwest somerset industrialaction transport Bus workers across the South West are gearing up for potential strike action as pay disputes mount in the sector. Following Bristol’s first major bus strike in decades, further industrial action looms not just in the … Read More
Somerset Council Chief Executive and Senior Officers to Receive Backdated Pay Increase Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset council pay chiefexecutive salary inflation localgovernment budget leadership hrcommittee The chief executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, along with his most senior officers, will receive a backdated pay increase following councillors' formal approval. This decision aligns with the National Joint Council … Read More
Bus Drivers in Somerset Face Potential Strike Over Pay Dispute Monday, August 11, 2025 bus strike somerset bristol pay dispute unite firstwest industrialaction drivers More than 1,000 bus drivers employed by First West of England across Somerset and Bristol are being balloted for strike action, following a rejected pay offer deemed unsatisfactory by the Unite union. The potential industrial … Read More
Over 100 Council Workers to Experience Pay Freeze Amid New Pay Structure Wednesday, May 14, 2025 council pay salary freeze unison employment inflation equalpay reform localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a new pay structure that will freeze the salaries of more than 100 council workers for three years, although 62% of the 3,500-strong workforce will see pay increases. The … Read More
How Pay Protection Will Shield B&NES Council Workers from Immediate Pay Cuts Tuesday, May 13, 2025 pay protection council salaries bath employees unison equalpay consultation employment Bath and North East Somerset Council is proposing salary reductions for several job roles, but its new “pay protection” policy aims to ensure employees do not experience an actual decrease in pay for at least three years. On … Read More
Council Workers in Bath and North East Somerset Face Pay Freeze Amid Pay Structure Changes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 council pay paycut payprotection bath employees unison it equality employment Council workers in Bath and North East Somerset are feeling undervalued and anxious as a proposed new pay structure threatens pay reductions for over a hundred roles, despite the council’s assurance that no employee’s salary … Read More