The Council has been advised of further strike action by three unions ahead of discussions continuing in the current dispute.
The further strike action has been called by: GMB for waste operatives based at Hilton Depot and Mavis Valley Recycling Centre; by Unison for waste operatives; and by Unite for all members based in Hilton Depot on Thursday 12, Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July.
Joint Council Leader Vaughan Moody said, “It is deeply disappointing to be notified of this further strike action next month ahead of union/management discussions continuing in the next two weeks.”
Joint Council Leader Andrew Polson added, “This notification of further strike action raises concerns over the unions’ commitment to resolving this dispute through constructive discussion.”
Action short of strike action also continues across service areas for GMB, Unison and Unite including working to rule and no overtime.
Assessments on service impacts are ongoing for both proposed strike action and action short of strike action and the Council will continue to advise residents of any resulting disruption to services.
Discussions with trades unions will continue with meetings set up over the coming weeks.
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