FAO: GMB P&KC MEMBERS IN WASTE
25th August 2022
Dear Member
RE: Industrial Action update
Owing to the failure of COSLA to provide an acceptable offer for members consideration, we are inducing members to participate in industrial action, beginning at Midnight Friday 26th and finishing 23:59 Monday 29th August 2022.
We would request your support in this action, by attending picket lines and behaving in your usual responsible way whilst requesting that other employees consider supporting the striking workers, as we are fighting for everyone’s pay.
The failure of COSLA to recognise the vital role you play with an acceptable pay offer, has forced us to this point and political leaders locally and nationally have it within their power to do something about this. Sadly, it seems the only way that we can ensure they do this, is though industrial action.
Enough is enough and faced with a cost-of-living crisis, we cannot allow local government employees to be pushed below the breadline by leaders’ inaction.
You all deserve a proper pay award, and now.
In Solidarity
Howard WilkinGMB Scotland Regional Organiser
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Posted: 25th August 2022