Parents and carers of children attending schools in Bradley Stoke have been given “advance notice” that many of the educational establishments are likely to only be able to provide a “very limited service” on the days of several planned teachers’ strikes in February and March.
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[Forum] Striking librarians should find another job
I took my daughter to Bradley Stoke Library today (Saturday 9th November) and it was closed – the staff were sat outside on strike. My daughter needed a book for her homework. What kind of message are we sending out to our youth? If the employees of the library are unhappy, why don’t they exercise their rights to vote with
Continue readingLibrary to close on Saturday due to strike action
South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has announced that Bradley Stoke Library will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 28th September) as a result of industrial action by staff. Members of the UNISON union have voted for a one-day strike in response to changes to council policies on enhancements and allowances paid to staff, which are being introduced on 1st October. From that date,
Continue readingSchools and public services set to be hit by strikes
Schools and public services in Bradley Stoke look set to be affected by industrial action being taken tomorrow (Wednesday 30th November) by public sector workers protesting at pension reforms. Four of the town’s seven schools – Bradley Stoke Community School, Baileys Court Primary School, Meadowbrook Primary School and Wheatfield Primary School – look set to be fully closed for the
Continue readingStrike action disrupts Bradley Stoke schools
Strike action by two teaching unions, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), has led to the partial closure of a number of schools in Bradley Stoke today. Bradley Stoke Community School is open for year 7 students but closed to all students in years 8, 9 and 12. For students in year
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