Strike action by Unite members ended on Edinburgh on Tuesday, with cleansing staff returning to work across another 18 councils on Thursday, September 1.
Is the Glasgow cleansing strike over?
The first phase of the strike is due to finish on Thursday, September 1. The second phase of industrial action is now scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 6 and finish on Tuesday, September 13.
Is the strike in Edinburgh over?
Strike action was due to restart in Edinburgh on Tuesday but, following the latest offer from COSLA, Unite and GMB trade unions have agreed to suspend the action while they conduct a consultative ballot of their members.
Is the bin strike in Scotland over?
Bin strikes in Scotland called off after GMB union agrees pay deal for council workers. EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union has revealed its members gave a thumbs-up to the offer after a ballot.
How long is Glasgow bin strike?
Workers are going on strike for seven days in hopes to reach an agreement for a pay rise in the wake of the cost of living crisis. After the refusal of an increase in the wages from COSLA, the umbrella body representing council workers, no agreement has been reached between the two parties.
Are Glasgow refuse collectors on strike?
Strike action scheduled to affect cleansing services from 6-13 September was suspended following an agreement at national pay negotiations between COSLA on behalf of all Scottish local authorities and the trade unions. The trade unions are now consulting with their members on whether to accept the pay agreement.
Are bin men back to work Glasgow?
Bin workers in Glasgow will return to work on September following 12 days of strike action as they consider new proposals from the council.
Does the One O’Clock Gun still go off in Edinburgh?
The gun is still fired every day at 1pm, except on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. Crowds gather to enjoy the spectacle – and the sound often surprises people on Princes Street below. The original gun was a 64-pounder.
Are bin men still on strike in Edinburgh?
Strike action on 6 September suspended.
How long is the Edinburgh strike?
In September, CWU members walked out on a 48-hour strike and affected post deliveries across the country after talks between the two sides collapsed, resulting in further industrial action by the trade union in the coming weeks.
How much do Scottish bin men get paid?
Average £10.69 per hour
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Is dropping litter illegal in Scotland?
The Environmental Protection Act makes it an offence to drop litter in any part of the UK. Many (but not all) council areas, parishes or boroughs choose to enforce this law and it is enforced in Glasgow.
Are rugby bin collectors still on strike?
The refuse strike at Rugby Borough Council has been settled after trade union Unite accepted a pay offer it said was worth up to 12%.
Has the ScotRail strike been called off?
Rail travellers in Scotland are facing another day of disruption despite strikes being called off. ScotRail said a “very limited” timetable would be in operation on Monday ahead of a full service resuming on Tuesday.
How much do bin men in Glasgow get paid?
Bin Man salaries at Glasgow City Council can range from £17,523-£23,504.
Is Glasgow overrun with rats?
Nearly 7000 rat sightings were reported in Glasgow in 2021 amid fears of a waste crisis in the city.
What do refuse collectors earn UK?
Highest paying cities for Refuse Collectors near United Kingdom
- Manchester. £33.76 per hour. 13 salaries reported.
- Edinburgh. £12.18 per hour. 21 salaries reported.
- Coventry. £12.13 per hour. 11 salaries reported.
- £11.90 per hour. 20 salaries reported.
- Dudley. £10.43 per hour. 12 salaries reported.
Which Scottish councils are striking?
Unison, Unite and GMB, the three unions whose members are striking, are calling on Cosla, the SNP-led umbrella group for Scotland’s 32 councils, to agree to a £3,000 flat-rate pay award rather than a percentage increase, which would benefit the highest-paid staff.
What’s happening with the bins in Glasgow?
The Bin Replacement Programme is investing in local neighbourhoods and has removed 48,000 small metal dustbins from the backcourts/common bin areas of flats and tenements and replaced them with larger wheeled bins free of charge. We have also providing 31,000 extra recycling bins.
How much do dustbin cleaners get paid UK?
The average bin cleaner salary in the United Kingdom is £22,984 per year or £11.79 per hour.
Will the Bin Man take my bin if it has maggots?
Don’t panic, although not desirable, maggots should not cause you any harm. Put your bin out for collection as normal on your next bin day. After it’s been emptied, clean it out with hot water and disinfectant or white vinegar, an effective, environmentally friendly alternative.