There is still time for management and councillors to consider the good, the bad and the ugly consequences of action, and make an improved offer, says GMB

Delaying tactics and ‘divide and conquer’ attempts by Hills have all failed and we are nearly at the gates with a full on walk out of what could potentially be a very long dispute,…

Action looks all but inevitable as Biffa have said talks are concluded and are then misleading Councillors in Hastings and Rother by saying the situation is being managed, says…

Day one of round changes could also potentially be the first day of strike action, which would of course cause double disruption for Wiltshire residents and confusion for all concerned,…

Hills’ offer of massive real terms pay cut has left refuse collectors with no choice, says GMB Union

Given what has happened up the road in Brighton and Eastbourne, you would have thought the council might want to nip this dispute in the bud, says GMB Union

GMB members have flexed their industrial muscle and got a whopping 19 per cent pay rise 

Ending walk-outs and stopping rubbish pile up was within the grasp of the council if they showed real willingness to meet, says GMB Union 

In addition, GMB announce further dates for dispute with Eastbourne council, which will see collection services for over 50,000 households cease from Jan 14th through to the 28th.

All our drivers want is the going rate for HGV drivers so they can make ends meet, says GMB Union