Scotland school and waste service strikes called off after ‘credible’ pay offer. A wave of strikes across waste services and schools in Scotland has been called off after a “credible” new pay offer.
Has the Edinburgh bin strike ended?
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 bin strike over?
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.
How long is the Glasgow bin strike on for?
The strike action is scheduled to take place in two stages. The first one got under way on Wednesday, August 24, with Unite members walking out, while GMB members are starting industrial action today. The first phase of the strike is due to finish on Thursday, September 1.
Is Glasgow Cleansing Dept still on strike?
Cleansing workers in Glasgow are still striking today, and a second phase of industrial action is planned for September, as rubbish starts piling up. The GMB, Unison and Unite unions were in talks with local authority body Cosla on Sunday, but it is understood an offer has now been made to halt the actions.
Do you still have to book recycling Centre Edinburgh?
Please book an appointment at a recycling centre or a special uplift for these. Our recycling centres are re-opening and will have extended opening hours. Please book an appointment to visit one.
How long is bin strike in Edinburgh?
Waste workers in Edinburgh are taking part in an 11-day strike over a dispute over pay leading to bins across the city overflowing during one of the biggest art festivals Edinburgh hosts.
How much do bin men in Glasgow get paid?
Bin Man salaries at Glasgow City Council can range from £17,523-£23,504.
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%.
How much do bin men make Glasgow?
Average £10.69 per hour
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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.
What is the life expectancy in the East End of Glasgow?
Average life expectancy in the UK was 79.0 years for males and 82.9 years for females. Over the latest year life expectancy has fallen in all UK countries. Female life expectancy at birth was highest in East Renfrewshire (84.0 years) and lowest in Glasgow City (78.3 years).
What bin does dog poo go in Glasgow?
(green)
We provide litter and dog waste bins in many parks and public spaces. You can also put bagged dog waste in your domestic refuse (green) bin. The ‘bag it bin it’ campaign is actively promoted throughout the city and signs are mounted to lamp posts and affixed in problem areas.
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.
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.
Where are the bin strikes in Scotland?
The 2022 Scotland bin strike was a labour strike by bin workers across Scotland. The workers, represented by the GMB were striking in protest against low pay and the UK cost of living crisis. The strikes began in Edinburgh but spread to other parts of Scotland, affecting 20 of Scotland’s 32 council areas.
Can you put glass jars in the bin?
Items to put in your blue bin
You can recycle: glass bottles and jars. plastic bottles, tubs and trays unless it’s black plastic. tins, cans and empty aerosol cans.
Can you put broken glass in blue bin?
Can broken glass go in the bin? Yes, it can go in your main bin, but do make sure you wrap it in several sheets of newspaper or put it in a box before you put it in a bin bag, so that the refuse collectors don’t cut themselves.
Can you put drinking glasses in blue bin?
Most drinking glasses can’t be recycled using the same process used for common glass bottles and jars, which means they can’t be collected to be recycled together. Please place any broken drinking glasses inside your bag or bin for non-recyclable waste, remembering first to wrap them safely.
How much do Edinburgh binmen make?
The average pay for a Garbage Collector is £24,874 a year and £12 an hour in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The average salary range for a Garbage Collector is between £18,755 and £29,128. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Garbage Collector.
Are the bin men back to work in Edinburgh?
Bin workers in councils across Scotland returned to work today after the first wave of strikes by came to an end. Staff from the Unite, Unison and GMB unions walked out as part of a dispute over pay, but negotiations with Cosla and the Scottish Government failed to reach an acceptable settlement for the unions.