Bin strike to cause major disruption in London borough

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

More than 40 refuse workers in Havering will strike from 26-30 October over working conditions.

More than 40 refuse workers in the London borough of Havering will strike from 26-30 October over working conditions at FCC Waste Management, which provides outsourced services for the council. The Evening Standard reports that the dispute stems from long-standing concerns the Unite union raised with management, including excessive workloads, fatigue and inadequate pay.

The union says some loaders suffered heatstroke after working through summer heatwaves without having their hours cut, unlike in neighbouring Redbridge. Pay is also a flashpoint: new starter loaders in Havering are paid £12.88 an hour compared to £15.72 in Redbridge, while new drivers earn £17.24 in Havering against £19.89 in Redbridge. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said bin workers 'deserve to be treated with respect' and accused FCC of 'kicking these serious concerns from its workforce down the road'.

How it is being reported

• Havering to face bin strikes in October as union confirms walkout datesWorkers have voted to walk out amid an ongoing row over 'poor conditions'MyLondon · 16 Oct, 16:01
• Bin strike to cause ‘major disruption’ in London boroughMore than 40 workers will walk out from October 26-30 in a row over working conditionsEvening Standard · 16 Oct, 12:42

In this story: Havering · FCC Waste Management · Unite · Redbridge · Sharon Graham

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