Nearly 6,500 Met Civilian Staff to Strike on Bonfire Night
Nearly 6,500 civilian workers at the Metropolitan Police, including vital 999 call handlers, forensic experts, and counter-terrorism teams, are set to walk out on 5 November. The strike, backed by the PCS union, is a direct response to a bitter pay row.
Pay Row Over London Allowance Sparks Fury
The PCS union is fuming after police officers got a £1,250 London weighting allowance — but civilian staff were left high and dry. The walkout will hit detention officers, community support officers, intelligence analysts, vetting teams, plus finance and HR staff.
PCS union said staff have “had enough of being treated as second-class workers”.
Strike Threatens Emergency Response on One of the Busiest Nights
Bonfire Night is one of the busiest nights for emergency services. The Met will have to redeploy thousands of officers to cover key roles usually handled by civilian staff. This means a massive overtime bill is on the horizon.
The strike exposes growing tensions as civilian police workers feel ignored while uniformed officers reap rewards, putting serious pressure on the Met during a crucial night.
