West Yorks Federation Chair calls for right to strike consultation

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West Yorks Federation Chair calls for right to strike consultation

Frontline officers should be asked if they want the option of a right to strike, a Fed Chair has said. Ditching the pay board could be just the first step, says West Yorkshire's leader.

Canvas opinion: West Yorkshire chair Brian Booth is pushing for a right to strike poll

Date - 2nd August 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The Police Federation should consult with members on taking up full industrial rights to get the same parity as other emergency services, Federation leaders have said. As the national Federation continues to consider its options in response to the...

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