Achievements and Campaigns

Alton Estate, Roehampton

Recently, the BWTUC provided support to approximately 300 residents of the Alton Estate in Roehampton who were threatened with eviction as their homes were demolished to make way for a development intended to generate revenue for property developers.

The unions did not let them down and assisted them to get the plan scrapped and secure a new acceptable major development plan for the estate. We commend their unwavering determination to advocate for a plan that enjoys the support of the residents on the estate.

Outsourced workers pay parity campaign

The previous Conservative administration in Wandsworth outsourced 1,100 workers in street cleaning, parks, estate maintenance, and other services to private contractors. These workers were primarily paid the national minimum wage and received £100 per week less than the Council’s direct employees. The BWTUC campaigned tirelessly over years for pay parity.

2022 change, staged parity delivered

Over the years, BWTUC has supported the election of Labour Party MPs and councillors. In 2022, a Labour Council was elected, and pay parity was achieved in stages. This resulted in over £100 per worker per week pay rises for all 1,100 outsourced workers of the Wandsworth Council.

Ark Bolingbroke Academy catchment expanded

BWTUC and GMB Union successfully expanded the Ark Bolingbroke Academy catchment area to include the Falconbrook primary school on the Winstanley estate. This expansion provided children from all backgrounds in Battersea with equal opportunities.

Crane collapse justice and safer law

When Michael Alexa, a 23-year-old Unite member, and Johnathon Cloke, a 37-year-old member of the public, were tragically killed when a crane collapsed on September 26, 2006, BWTUC and Unite Union fought tirelessly for justice and compensation for their families. They ultimately achieved a new law to prevent future crane disasters.