Windsor and Maidenhead bin strike averted after GMB members accept 9 percent pay deal
SERCO in Windsor and Maidenhead proposed a deal which was accepted by our members to avoid a strike, which would have left bins uncollected across Windsor and Maidenhead, says GMB Union
A bin strike has been averted after SERCO the refuse provider in Windsor and Maidenhead upped their pay offer.
GMB members who work as refuse and recycling operatives for SERCO had voted for industrial action and were ready to walk out.
But the company made an improved offer that delivers 9 percent over two years (5 percent in year one and 4 percent in year two) significantly better than the previous offer of just 3.5% for one year.
GMB members were balloted in their workplace over the last two days and accepted the improved offer
David McMullen, GMB Organiser, said:
“We are pleased SERCO have seen sense and Windsor and Maidenhead members did not have to begin a protracted dispute as seen across other councils recently.
“Members standing strong and being prepared to fight for an improved offer has resulted in a significant improvement in their pay without a single day's industrial action.
“This is great news for GMB members and the public in Windsor and Maidenhead.”
