Richmond faces refuse strike if Serco workers don't get pay rise, warns GMB
Company given deadline of Friday as workers left waiting months for fair pay offer
GMB, the union for Serco workers in Richmond, has warned that members will begin a formal industrial action ballot if the company fails to bring forward a revised pay offer by this Friday.
Despite repeated discussions and an indication that a revised offer would be made, Serco has yet to present anything concrete to staff, despite talks beginning in April of this year.
Workers have already taken part in a consultative ballot on the company’s last proposal, which showed a significant majority in favour of industrial action if pay talks continued to stall.
Craig Prickett, GMB Regional Organiser, said:
“Our members have been incredibly patient with their employer.
“They keep the borough running every day, and they deserve a wage that reflects their hard work and the rising cost of living.
“We have tried to resolve this through negotiation, but Serco’s delay – now into months rather than weeks - is simply unacceptable.
“If no offer is received by this Friday, we will have no option but to begin a formal ballot for industrial action.”
“GMB is calling on Serco to come back to the table and make a fair offer that recognises the vital contribution of its workforce.”
