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Pay Matters: Local Government Strike
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Strike photos and reports

Send your strike photos and reports direct from the picket line.

We will post your messages on our Google Earth map. We will also add the best pictures from the days of action to our photo gallery

Remember to include the first part of your postcode (eg SE23) so we can add your message or photo to our Google Earth map.

Photo and video from your mobile

  1. Take a photo or video using your mobile phone
  2. Create a multimedia message (MMS)
  3. Type action, then the first part of your postcode (eg SE23) - you can add a message of support and your name too
  4. Send to 07803 851 600 (Calls charged at standard network rates).

Text from your mobile

  1. Type action, then the first part of your postcode (eg SE23) and then your text message
  2. Send to 81025 (Calls charged at standard network rates).
Please note - if you send texts or photos to the wrong type of number, it will not be recognised. Calls charged at standard network rates.

Tell the BBC too
* BBC Breakfast TV are also asking people to text their views about the strike, so send a copy to them at 61124. Or Five live on 85058. Or email them at breakfasttv@bbc.co.uk You can also add your comments on the BBC Have your say forum.

Voicemail message
Call freephone 0800 883 0575 and leave your first name, the first part of your postcode and voice message on our answer service. Your call will be recorded and transcribed.

You can also send us photos and messages online:

Photo from Flickr etc
If you have a photo-hosting account such as Flickr etc.

  • Upload your photo to your Flickr account
  • Your photo must be public on your account
  • Send us the web address of your photo using the form below

Video on YouTube

  • Upload your video to your YouTube account
  • Send us the web address of your video using the form below

Online message
Send an online message using the form below.

My strike photo/message Send your online message, photo or video.













NOTE: UNISON reserves the right to edit all comments, photos, videos and voicemails submitted. Not all contributions may be used. First name only will be displayed. We will not use your email address or other details for any other purpose.