London Support Staff Strike Over Pay Dispute

0:00On April 28th, support staff at over 30 schools in London's Martin and Greenwich Burrows are set to strike this Friday over a long-running pay. Dispute. Members of the GMB unions say they're fed up with unequal treatment compared to teachers in the same buildings. The core issue boils down to London waiting payments. While teachers get the higher Inter-London rate, these support workers only receive the lower outer London amount, leaving some out of pocket by more. Then 1,000 pounds a year. Union reps have been pushing for pay quality for years, and now members have voted overwhelmingly for action after feeling undervalued for too long. This walk-out could disrupt school operations right before the weekend. Tots with both councils have gone nowhere, with no offers on the table to fix the historic underpayment. GMB organizers call equal-weighting non-negotiable for staff who keep schools running. Parents and schools are bracing for the impact, but the union hopes this strike. Pressure's boss is to finally level the playing field on pay.