British Gas workers balloted to strike over ‘bullying’

British Gas workers have been balloted for strike action over alleged bullying at the company.

The GMB union sent ballot papers to 8,000 members at British and Scottish Gas to vote over claims of macho management, bullying and clandestine plans for job cuts. It said the management culture was undermining employees’ terms and conditions.
 

It’s untenable to have a normal retirement age in public-sector schemes that is significantly different from the state retirement age

Brian Bailey, Director of pensions, West Midlands Pension Fund and member of High Pay Commission