United Kingdom - Care and housing support workers on strike - April 30, 2026

Care and housing support workers in Scotland, organised by UNISON, have taken strike action in a dispute with Blue Triangle Housing Association over pay. The workers provide social care and housing support services and have rejected the employer’s offer as insufficient. UNISON states that the dispute reflects ongoing issues of low pay and the undervaluation of care work, contributing to recruitment and retention difficulties across the sector. The strike involves workers across multiple locations and is aimed at securing an improved pay offer through negotiations. Further industrial action remains possible if no agreement is reached.

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