Long-running Wealden bin strike ends after ‘massive pay deal’ agreed. Credit: ITV News Meridian. A long-running strike by refuse collectors has ended after workers accepted a pay offer. Members of the GMB union employed by contractors in Wealden, Sussex, have been taking industrial action for weeks.
How long is the Wealden bin strike?
“This means that Wealden’s garden waste collection service will stay at £55 per bin per year.” GMB regional organiser Gary Palmer added: “They are out working very hard. The strike was six weeks long, it’s a lot of rubbish to pick up.
When did the bin strike start Wealden?
May 2
Striking workers were demanding better pay ahead of their walk-out planned for Monday, April 25. The strike started a week later on Monday, May 2 after last-minute talks between the council and GMB. It continued for more than six weeks after initially being set to last two weeks.
Are the bin men on strike in Thurrock?
Thurrock Council is pleased to announce that strike action in the waste service has been suspended while positive negotiations are ongoing with the trade union, Unite.
What can I put in my garden waste bin Wealden?
Customers will be able to subscribe and pay for up to four garden waste bins at their property. Each bin will cost £55 per year.
Yes please:
- Grass cuttings.
- Hedge trimmings.
- Shrub and flower cuttings.
- Branches.
- Weeds.
- Roots.
- Leaves.
- Herbivorous pet bedding.
Are Glasgow bin men going on strike?
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.
Is polegate in Wealden Council?
Area – Covering 323 square miles, Wealden is the largest district in East Sussex, and is home to over 160,000 people. Half the population live in five main towns: Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield, Polegate and Uckfield.
Does GMB pay strike pay?
Yes. GMB will pay strike pay if the strike action goes into a fourth day. For those for whom losing 2 days pay will be make or break- there will be a hardship fund that members can apply for and details will be circulated early next week to members via email.
How many bags of garbage can I put out in Georgina?
five bags
A maximum of five bags (two without tags, three with tags) are allowed per garbage pickup. Collection times may vary. To ensure collection, all materials must be out at the curb before 7 a.m. If you have any questions, contact Service Georgina at 905-476-4301, ext.
How do I get a new bin from Wealden?
How do I order a replacement bin? You can do this via our online form on My Wealden for a replacement bin or by calling us on 01323 443322.
Why are bins not being collected in Thurrock?
This can be due to events we can’t control, such as: roads being blocked by badly parked cars. heavy traffic or delays at tipping sites. snow, ice or flooding on roads.
How much are UK bin men paid?
Bin Man Salaries in London Area
The average salary for a Bin Man is £31,817 in London, UK. Salaries estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Bin Man employees in London, UK. How accurate does £31,817 look to you?
How much do UK bin men get?
Bin Man Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Biffa Bin Man salaries – 12 salaries reported | £21,225/yr |
| British Council Bin Man salaries – 6 salaries reported | £23,305/yr |
| ASDA Bin Man salaries – 2 salaries reported | £23/hr |
| Birmingham City Council Bin Man salaries – 2 salaries reported | £23,430/yr |
What should you not put in a garden waste bin?
What not to put in your green bin
- plastic bin liners, bags or sacks.
- biodegradable or degradable bags or sacks.
- compostable packaging as we cannot tell if these can be composted.
Can I put vegetable peelings in my garden waste bin?
Vegetables and vegtable peelings should be disposed of in your local council’s green waste bin or kerbside residual bin.
What should you not put in a wheelie bin?
Items that should not be placed in the waste wheeled bin are as follows:
- Electrical items (WEEE)
- Textiles.
- Hot ashes.
- Builders rubble.
- Large amounts of soil.
- Clinical waste (other than incontinence pads)
- Clinical needles.
How much do binmen earn in Glasgow?
The average salary for Bin Man is £30,947 per year in the Glasgow Area.
Is Glasgow refuse strike over?
Glasgow bin strikes to continue as pay deal rejected – what to do with rubbish. 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.
How much are binmen paid in Glasgow?
The average salary for a Bin Man is £25,214 per year in United Kingdom, which is 23% higher than the average Glasgow City Council salary of £20,422 per year for this job.
Are Wealden Dustmen on strike?
Credit: ITV News Meridian. A long-running strike by refuse collectors has ended after workers accepted a pay offer. Members of the GMB union employed by contractors in Wealden, Sussex, have been taking industrial action for weeks.
Is Polegate a nice place to live?
Polegate is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in East Sussex, and is the 34th most dangerous overall out of East Sussex’s 108 towns, villages, and cities.