The local branch of Unite claimed that council chiefs have sought to blame social workers and managers for the problems that led to the damning Ofsted report, published this month, which found leaders had failed to address weaknesses in the recognition of risk to vulnerable children.
The union accused council chief executive Matt Jukes, and children's services lead member, Peter Clark, of not doing "nearly enough to shore up the service" and called for a "managerial seachange".
It said they have imposed "year-on-year cuts to the service's budget" - despite increased demand. In January 2016, there were 627 children in care, rising to 799 this month, according to the union.
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