The Labour-led council in Islington, north London, has passed a motion committing the council to “defend the right to strike”. We republish the “resolves” section of the motion below.
We believe Labour councils, and other employers that oppose the Tories’ plans for new anti-strike laws, can go further, and say explicitly that they will not issue “work notices” compelling workers to work during strikes to provide a minimum service.
The SNP First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, has already said the Scottish government will never issue or enforce work notices. Labour authorities should follow this example.
This Council resolves:
- To defend the right of workers to strike
- Islington Council as an employer will do everything possible within in its powers to protect employees right to strike
- To write to the Government to oppose the changes that will restrict workers’ right to strike
- To show our full solidarity with striking workers, standing on the picket lines
- To continue to support the TUC’s campaign to protect the right to strike
- To continue to work collaboratively with our trade unions who represent our Council workers and encourage union membership to Islington residents.
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