Refuse Collectors strike

[Cookham Webmaster]

GMB, the union for refuse collectors, has announced members working in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) will strike from 31 August. 

https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/royal-borough-windsor-and-maidenhead-facing-bin-strike

[Cookham Webmaster]

An RBWM council spokesperson said the council is liaising with its contractor Serco and would like to see the dispute resolved without disruption to bin collections.

They added: “While we hope that industrial action can be avoided, we will keep our residents updated through our communication channels.”

According to the GMB, the present rate of pay for refuse workers in RBWM is £9.91 per hour. Workers at Biffa and Veolia in the local area are paid closer to £12 per hour, while those employed directly by Slough Borough Council earn £11.24 per hour and have a better package of terms and conditions.