Christmas chaos across South London streets as traffic wardens strike
Streets in Kingston, Lambeth, Richmond and Wandsworth face gridlock in two days before Christmas
GMB, the union for local government, are warning of Christmas chaos across the streets of South London as parking wardens across four London Boroughs take two days of strike action.
The members employed by Apcoa work within the boroughs of Kingston, Lambeth, Richmond and Wandsworth and are taking action in a dispute that has already seen them strike for a week in November.
The parking wardens will not be working on Monday 23 or Tuesday 24 December, which will see little or no civil enforcement across the boroughs on the two days preceding Christmas.
Alex Etches, GMB Regional Organiser said:
“As we stated last time these members took action, these members not only generate revenue for the boroughs, but also keep traffic moving and keep the streets clear.
“Our members deserve a decent pay rise that reflects the difficult and sometimes dangerous job they do for the boroughs' residents.
“Apcoa need to agree to meet us, agree to negotiate with us properly and perhaps we can avoid this sort of unnecessary disruption to residents and local businesses going forward.”
