Wednesday 30 November - Proposed strike action
Many public sector unions are planning to take strike action on
Wednesday 30 November, with some still in the process of balloting
their members.
This action is in response to the Government’s proposed pension
reforms, which are a result of
a report by the independent Public Service Pensions Commission
produced earlier this year.
While this is a dispute between trade unions and national
government, our role is to work with local councils and
organisations to keep you safe and maintain essential services.
Suffolk County Council offices will open for business as usual
on 30 November. We anticipate that our services will run as normal,
with the exception of any services listed below.
Please keep checking this page, where we will bring you the
latest updates, information and advice.
Schools
Suffolk Resilience Forum is advising parents and carers to make
alternative childcare arrangements on 30 November as strike action
may lead to a number of Suffolk schools closing.
Visit
http://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk/
to see a list of all closures in Suffolk.
Read our recent press releases about arranging alternative
childcare
Suffolk Libraries
The majority of libraries will open as usual, however some
regular activities and events may be subject to change.
See
the latest information.
Other services
The following services have indicated that they will be closed
on 30 November.
- Mildenhall Customer Resource Unit
- Lowestoft Record Office
Which unions are taking strike action?
A number of unions have balloted their members and will be
taking strike action on 30 November. This includes unions
with membership in the teaching, health and public worker sectors,
but none in the fire service at the present time. Contingency plans
are in place to keep services running.
Though by no means an exhaustive list, you may find the
following websites helpful:
Contact us
Other links
Suffolk Resilience Forum
For more
general information, advice and guidance.
This multi-agency partnership represents organisations
responsible for maintaining public services across the county in
the event of a major incident or emergency. It includes:
- Suffolk County Council
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue
- Suffolk Constabulary,
- all seven district and borough councils,
- NHS Suffolk,
- East of England Ambulance Service,
- The Environment Agency
- Ministry of Defence.
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