Bexley bin strikes suspended
Bexley bin collections to resume while deal is ratified
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Bin collections in the London borough of Bexley are to resume from tomorrow (August 25) while a deal between refuse collectors and their employer Serco is ratified.
Unite said its members have voted in favour of the deal in principle but are waiting for Serco to carry out its promises before calling a complete end to the strike action.
The deal includes a one off £750 payment for 19 staff, contract changes that will reduce pay disparities and steps to prevent the weaponization of the drug and alcohol policy.
Unite regional officer Tabusam Ahmed said, “We are pleased that a provisional deal has been reached following an improved offer from Serco.
“While the deal is being ratified, which we expect to happen by the end of the week, our members will go back to work and bin collections in Bexley will resume,” she added.
“Until this deal is enacted in full, however, strikes are being suspended not cancelled, and our members retain the option to return to the picket line if they need to do so.”
By Ryan Fletcher
