Waste workers at Lanarkshire councils could go on strike after union members back walkout
dailyrecord.co.ukWaste workers at both Lanarkshire councils could go on strike within weeks after a second union announced members have backed a walkout.
Unite said its members at 16 of Scotland's 32 councils have backed strike action in cleaning and waste services in a pay row.On Monday, the GMB announced members at 13 councils backed a strike.Unite said the details of strikes involving waste workers, street cleaners and recycling centre operators would be announced in the coming days and could begin in around two weeks.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Both unions rejected the last pay deal from Cosla in May, which the council umbrella body said was a "strong offer at the limits of affordability".Graham McNab, Unite industrial officer, said: "Thousands of workers in cleansing and waste services are now on the brink of taking strike action in a matter of weeks.
Our members are being left with no choice but to fight for fair pay.""Council workers deserve to be treated with respect but instead they received a pitiful pay offer which was rejected outright by Unite."This situation is entirely in the hands of Cosla and the Scottish Government, who can resolve this dispute at any moment by making a significantly improved pay offer."Both unions said they have strike mandates from waste workers in Aberdeen, East
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