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.
Is the Glasgow cleansing strike over?
The industrial action comes as Edinburgh sanitation workers finish up with their strike this week on August 30. Here’s everything you need to know about the strike by city council employees.
Is the cleansing strike over?
Strike action by Unite members ended on Edinburgh on Tuesday, with cleansing staff returning to work across another 18 councils on Thursday, September 1.
Has the bin strike ended in Scotland?
The pay dispute has led to piles of rubbish building up in Scottish city centres. Waste and education strikes across Scotland have been suspended after trade unions said they would put a new pay offer to members.
How long is the 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.
How much do Glasgow bin men get paid?
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.
Is Caterpillar still on strike?
A strike at the manufacturing company Caterpillar has ended, the company has confirmed.
Is Glasgow having a bin strike?
Bin strikes are set to continue in Glasgow and around Scotland after a pay deal thought to be in the region of £1,925 was rejected. Glasgow City Council has offered advice to locals. Glasgow City Council has issued important advice for Glaswegians as the bin workers’ strike is set to end.
Which brewery is on strike?
Budweiser
Budweiser workers are set to go on strike for 180 hours between 22 and 29 August over a real terms pay cut. A total of 275 GMB members at Budweiser Brewing Group’s (BBG) Samlesbury site will be participating in the walk-out, due to start at 7am on Monday.
Is the ScotRail dispute resolved?
A long-standing dispute in Scotland, between the publicly owned ScotRail and the trades union ASLEF, which represents drivers, has been resolved.
Does Scotland still drill for oil?
Oil and gas are Scotland’s principal sources of fuel and power, making up 78.8% of all energy consumption, accounting for 91.3% of all heat demand and almost all energy consumption in transport (Scottish Government, 2019a). Between 2011 – 2018 forty-two new fields have started production (Table a).
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.
How early do binmen start?
Binmen start rounds at 5AM – for health and safety reasons.
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.
Where are Scottish bin strikes?
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.
How many hours a week does a Bin Man work?
“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. “This is madness and it’s not something we should put up with for much longer.”
Is a Bin Man a hard job?
Bin men regularly have to deal with bins that are filled with up to 200kg of waste. This means that the bottom of the bin is likely to give way, and it puts the handlers at risk of getting injured. The bins have wheels, but it’s still very difficult to manoeuvre such heavy weights, especially on difficult terrain.
How much does a postman get paid in Scotland?
How does the salary as a Postman at Royal Mail compare with the base salary range for this job? The average salary for a Postman is £24,377 per year in Scotland, which is 2% lower than the average Royal Mail salary of £25,041 per year for this job.
Is it illegal to use someone else’s bin Scotland?
The letter of the law says that it is a form of anti social behaviour and technically illegal, as it’s classed as fly-tipping. It is referred to in the waste industry as ‘bin stuffing’ and while many might think it’s harmless and are unaware that it’s a crime, it can be a nuisance to the neighbour in question.
Can I put glass in my black bin?
Glass should be placed in glass/bottle banks. Food can be difficult to clean off used foil and trays so it’s best to put them in your black bin. Food stained paper should go in the general waste or compost bin as food is a major contaminant in paper recycling. hy am I not on the list?