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Merton school support staff to strike on 1 May over London weighting pay dispute

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Minor Education (school support staff)

GMB-organised support staff at 22 primary schools in the London Borough of Merton have voted to strike for one day on 1 May 2026 over a pay dispute linked to Inner vs Outer London weighting. The council warns the action will impact local schools and notes a related dispute also affects neighbouring Greenwich.

This alert was originally created on 28 April 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Organizer

  • GMB

Affected Locations

  • London (Merton)
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