THE bin strike is now in full force as council workers walk out on the third day of industrial action in Glasgow. Residents have been warned to expect “significant and widespread disruption” to their bin collections in the coming weeks.
Are the Glasgow bin men still on strike?
Glasgow. The first wave of waste worker strike action comes to an end on Wednesday, August 31, when Unite members return. It follows those represented by GMB and Unison ending industrial action on Monday, August 29.
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.
Are the bin men in Scotland on strike?
GMB and Unite have joined Unison in suspending strike action, saying they will put a new pay offer to members which they suggest should be accepted.
Are Glasgow cleansing department 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.
How much do Glasgow bin workers get paid?
Average £10.69 per hour
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Why are my bins not collected Glasgow?
Your bin may also be missed if the following has occurred:
Bad weather e.g. snow, ice, high winds has caused a delay in collections. Roadworks/parked cars have prevented access to your location.
What is the average salary for a Bin Man?
How much does a Bin Man make in London, UK? The average salary for a Bin Man is £31,816 in London, UK. Salaries estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Bin Man employees in London, UK.
How much do binmen make in Scotland?
Despite the unattractive conditions of being a bin man, there is no shortage of applicants. Pay rates may vary, depending on where you are working or what the size of the operation is. Recent salaries for refuse collectors in Scotland range from £14,500 to £16,700 a year growing to £16,300 and £17,800 with experience.
How long is a Bin Man shift?
Typical working hours would be between 6.30am or 7am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. You may sometimes need to work on public holidays, and weekend overtime may be available.
Has the Scottish bin strike finished?
The 12-day strike began as the city played host to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival. The walkout ended at 04:59 on 30 August. Residents in Edinburgh were told by Edinburgh City Council to keep all rubbish indoors. On 29 August, GMB rejected the offer proposed by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.
Did the bin men get their pay rise?
Council staff have accepted an improved pay offer following threats of strikes by bin and schools workers. Unison and Unite said the majority of their members backed the deal giving all staff a rise of at least £1,900.
What councils are affected by bin strikes?
Council leaders are to meet with unions to continue talks on Friday.
- Will your council be hit by strikes?
- Aberdeen. Waste services are being disrupted and schools may close after Unite and GMB members balloted to strike.
- Aberdeenshire.
- Angus.
- Argyll and Bute.
- Clackmannanshire.
- Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
- Dumfries and Galloway.
Do striking workers get paid?
Are strikers paid and can they choose to work? Workers on strike can expect to lose wages for the time they do not work. However, “pay cannot be deducted from a worker if they were striking on a day they were not scheduled to work“, says Ms Boyde.
Do you get paid whilst striking?
Yes, we can expect employers to refuse to pay staff taking industrial action. The law makes it clear that employers can deduct pay when staff are on strike. However, where pay deductions are made these should at all times be reasonable.
How many hours does a Bin Man work UK?
“Binmen are paid for a 37-hour week, but work only an average of 24 hours, and then qualify for overtime because all the sacks haven’t been picked up.
What do bin men drive?
A garbage truck is a dustcart or a (dust)bin lorry. Garbage collectors are dustmen (or binmen). The rubbish is placed in dustbins. These days, the dustbins are also called wheelie bins.
Will council workers get a pay rise in 2022?
It will be backdated to 1 April 2022 and averages out to around 7% across the pay spine with the flat rate seeing those at the bottom of the spine (the lowest paid) receive a 10.5% increase with those at the top, just over 4%.
Why is my recycle bin not being picked up?
Your recyclables may have been improperly placed in plastic bags, bins, garbage containers, cardboard boxes or other containers that cannot be collected by the automated truck.
Why are bin workers striking?
Unite regional officer Steve Edwards said: “The council’s claim that these workers have been offered a deal worth up to 17.9 per cent is absolute rubbish. In reality the council has offered no new money to increase the workers’ basic pay – that’s why there’s a strike.
Are blue bins being collected in Glasgow?
The blue bin recycling service is for the collection of paper, card, plastic bottles, empty aerosol cans and food and drink cans. Your blue bin is collected every two weeks. You can view our online calendar for information on collection dates.