How will the strikes on Wednesday affect Amersham? Read on...
By Bridgy3 | Monday, November 28, 2011, 21:33
Public sector workers across the country are staging a union strike on Wednesday 30th November due to proposed changes to the public sector pension scheme and spending cuts.
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The industrial action strike on Wednesday 30th November will affect Amersham school, but not the refuse collection, recycling or street cleaning services, Chiltern District Council confirms.
At least two million workers are expected to walk out, leaving job centres, government offices, courts, the Highway Agency, border control and many other affected organisations and businesses barren for the day.
School closures
Last week, the leading teachers unions told Bucks Free Press that there were likely to be a lot of full and part school closures in Amersham and across Bucks due to the number of union members in the region.
Parents are advised to check their employment contracts to determine their rights to take the day off if their child's school is affected. Here is a list of Amersham school closures on Wednesday 30th November:
- Dr Challoners High School, Little Chalfont (closed)
- Woodside Junior School, Amersham (closed)
- Stony Dean School, Amersham (open for yr 7-10 and tutor group 12.11 - closed for yr 11 and the remainder of sixth form)
- Amersham School (closed for years 7, 8, 9 and 11, partial closure for year 10's who must attend their mock examinations - read more here)
- Elangeni School (closed)
- Curzon Church of England Combined School (closed)
For those of us whose rubbish is collected on Wednesdays, the Chiltern District Council has confirmed there will be no disruptions to the refuse, recycling or street cleaning services in Amersham.
What's your opinion on the strike? Are you a public sector worker who's been affected by the spending cuts and proposed pension changes? Post your views below...
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UPDATE BY THAMES VALLEY POLICE: A policing plan is in place to enable peaceful protests in the Thames Valley during the industrial action on 30 November.
The Force has been working closely with trade unions, protest organisers, public services, businesses and communities in the run up to the planned day of action.
Some members of police staff are expected to participate in the industrial action, and the Force has worked closely with UNISON representatives on a protocol agreement to ensure policing services are maintained.
The Force does not anticipate any impact on the service provided to our communities or our ability to respond to 999 calls. In the event of a major incident, arrangements are in place, agreed by UNISON, to recall staff to duty if required.
Large marches, expected to attract more than 1,000 protesters, will be taking place in Oxford and Reading city centres.
Smaller protests are planned in Wycombe, Slough, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes as well as numerous pickets at approximately 100 locations in the Thames Valley area.
The Force will be providing a visible policing presence to facilitate peaceful protest and ensure the safety of those participating as well as the general public and local businesses.
Assistant Chief Constable John Campbell, Gold Commander leading the operation said: "The role of the police during this day of action is to help balance the rights of people to take industrial action and protest peacefully with the rights of the public and local businesses to go about their daily business."
By BMeiring at 20:23 on 29/11/11
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