GMB members at Kier Environmental Services in North Norfolk vote for strike action
The high turnout and acceptance of industrial strike action is a clear indicator to the company of GMB members resolve to achieve a decent rate of pay says GMB.
The high turnout and acceptance of industrial strike action is a clear indicator to the company of GMB members resolve to achieve a decent rate of pay says GMB
GMB members employed by Kier Environmental Services who provide the refuse and recycling collection services to North Norfolk District Council have voted to take strike action in defence of their pay claim and deteriorating industrial relations which has resulted in workers feeling bullied and harassed. Ninety three percent of those balloted voted in favour of continuous strike action.
GMB will be attending ACAS conciliation with the company on 6th October which will include the industrial relations element and hopefully an acceptable offer can be achieved. However, if no acceptable offer is forthcoming, strike action is likely to commence on the 31st of October.
Ivan Mercer, GMB regional organiser, said, “These negotiations have been protracted by the company refusal to offer a reasonable pay increase. Two offers that barely put members above the minimum wage have already been rejected and members are sick of feeling undervalued by the company.
North Norfolk District Council have reserves available to finance a reasonable rate of pay but Kier appear unwilling to speak with them about renegotiating the terms of the contract. The high turnout and acceptance of industrial strike action is a clear indicator to the company of GMB members resolve to achieve a decent rate of pay.”
