Striking security guards at three of Oxford’s park-and-ride sites have stepped up their industrial action in the dispute over staff numbers on late shifts. From last Monday until Saturday, security guards at Redbridge, Seacourt and Pear Tree sites – run by Oxford City Council – walked out between 8am and 9.30am. Bus drivers refused to cross the picket line.

Oxford Park and Ride Union Rep explains some of the background to the strike:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp1quK4xTXk&eurl=

More background:

 http://www.unison.org.uk/southeast/p...w.asp?did=5128

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/o...re/6618213.stm

Donations to the UNISON branch hardship fund and messages of support should be sent to: UNISON Office, St. Aldate's Chambers, 109 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DS Cheques should be made out to ‘UNISON Oxford City Branch’ You can contact the branch on  unison@oxford.gov.uk, or call 01865 252672