07.06.2023 / Press releases /

MEDIA INVITE: STRIKE BUS TOUR

Photo and interview opportunities aboard open-top double-decker strike bus as 140+ low-paid, migrant cleaners, carers and concierge workers walk out of their jobs simultaneously on 13 June

• Some 145 low-paid and migrant members of the United Voices of the World (UVW) union to hold simultaneous and coordinated strike action in seven different workplaces across Greater London on the 13, 15 and 20 June. 

• The strikers and supporters will kick off the three-day strike action driving through central London in a double-decker open-top bus in a whirlwind tour of several striking workplaces on June 13. 

• Workplaces involved in the dispute include billion-pound global giants Amazon and publishing powerhouse Ogilvy, the prestigious London School of Economics and the private Streatham and Clapham High School in South London, the Department of Education, Sage Nursing home and West End Quays luxury flats.

For full strikers’ itinerary and to access the strike bus for photo and interview opportunities with workers, contact the comms team.

Cristina: 07548 759340 

Isabel: 07706 987443

E-mail: comms@uvwunion.org.uk 

Notes for editors

United Voices of the World is an anti-racist, member-led, direct action, campaigning trade union and we exist to support and empower the most vulnerable groups of precarious, low-paid and predominantly BAME and migrant workers in the UK. We fight the bosses through direct action on the streets and through the courts and demand that all members receive at least the London Living Wage, full pay, sick pay, dignity, equality and respect.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISPUTES:

Letters to employers:

• Equality now for Streatham and Clapham  High School
• Give the Ogilvy night shift cleaners what they need and deserve
  London School of Economics pay your cleaners their holiday pay! 

All campaign pages: https://www.uvwunion.org.uk/en/campaigns/strikes-low-paid-migrant-workers-fight-back/

Related and previous stories:

• Over 100 low-paid, migrant workers to kick off joint three-day strike action aboard open-top double-decker bus!       
• Cleaners at Mercedes Benz jubilant after threat of strike action secures pay rise   
• We have the right to be respected, so we have come together!     
• Condé Nast cleaners win 11% pay rise after strike threat    
• Amazon cleaners on the brink of a historic union recognition win           
• Mass strike ballots for UVW cleaners, carers and concierges open on International Workers’ Day!       
• Join the strike wave at the UVW Striker’s Assembly in April 
• Migrant cleaners at Mercedes Benz luxury car showroom win 19.5% pay rise

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