Southwark housing workers walk out

Unite the Union members, who perform repairs and maintenance on council-owned housing and Southwark Council’s own properties, walked out to demand annual leave that matches other council workers.

Strikers were joined on the picket line on the first day of the strike and addressed by Unison NEC member and Southwark branch secretary April Ashley, and National Shop Stewards Network chair Rob Williams who brought news of a £100 donation from Unite LE1228 branch.