BEIS Workers Hit the Road – COVID‑Gone‑but‑Still Unhappy!
On September 5th and 6th, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will feel the sting of a walk‑out. Cleaners, security guards, receptionists, mailroom whizzes and the rest of the crew will stop working, demanding better health and safety conditions and fairer perks.
Why This Matters Before the New PM Steps In
- Staff are outsourced – not direct civil servants, but they’re still protected under the same rules.
- The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) says the strike signals a “sign of things to come” for the soon‑to‑be leader.
- Britain’s upcoming prime minister is expected to be named on September 5th and officially start the next day.
“We’re That Frustrated” – the Union’s Take
PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka pitched his case: “Our members across the civil service are getting more mad and desperate as the government does nothing to ease the cost‑of‑living mess.”
The Company Behind the Craze
All the striking whites and reds belong to ISS, the firm that handles external contracts. The union blasted ISS for not having health‑and‑safety protocols in place, putting team members at unacceptable risk.
Inflation, a Recession, and Unrest Galore
The next prime minister will take the reins at a time of nasty industrial brawls. Workers in a litter of industries are striking for higher pay, better conditions, all while Britain faces a looming recession.
Will Liz Truss Push Back?
Front‑runner Liz Truss says she’s ready to deploy “tough and decisive action” to curb strikes if she becomes leader. Whether she can calm the guns‑in‑hand crowd remains to be seen.
