Bank of England staff first strike for 50yrs in pay row
BANK of England workers are to go on strike for the first time in more than 50 years in a dispute over wages.
Staff had a below-inflation pay offer for the second year running, while up to a third will get no pay rise in 2017.
Union Unite announced a fourday strike from July 31 by workers in the parlours – offices used by Governor Mark Carney – maintenance and security departments. It came after a 95% vote in favour, due to BoE’s “refusal to accept their workforce are struggling to meet living costs”. Mercedes Sanchez, Unite regional officer, added: “Sites including Threadneedle Street in the City of London will effectively be inoperable.” It came as Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association and rail freight firm DB Cargo held last-ditch talks in a row about cuts and new contracts. TSSA has warned of industrial action.