A waste company in charge of collecting refuse in Barrow has said it is disappointed that its workers have voted to continue strike action.
Yesterday the GMB Union confirmed that its FCC Environment workers will walk out from March 30 to April 1 and then from April 6 to April 8.
The industrial action is a result of “their fight for a living wage”, GMB Union said.
More than three-quarters of the workforce voted to strike, the union said.
“FCC Environment remains disappointed that GMB members have voted to continue strike action,” said a spokeswoman.
“The company has made it clear that its fair offer (for April 2021 negotiations) of 2.2 per cent is final and this has been communicated clearly to the GMB to take back to its members. Indeed, lower offers have been accepted by the GMB elsewhere, as have other negotiations across other areas of FCC.
“FCC Environment once again makes it clear that this offer is for 2021 and until this is resolved negotiations for the 2022 pay award cannot begin.”
The business confirmed that its crews are working exceptionally hard and are doing everything possible to collect waste and recycling from residents. “We are proud of our team for carrying on and delivering a good service in trying times,” the spokeswoman added.
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