CLEANERS and caterers on indefinite strike action at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) were joined by outsourced colleagues who launched a two-week walkout yesterday.

Up to 100 outsourced staff at the department, including post room staff, security, porterage and receptionists have joined fellow workers on strike.

The PCS members are demanding a real living wage of £10.55 per hour. They promise further action if Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom can’t negotiate a compromise with the workers.