UNISON members at housing group Torus in Warrington and St Helens have voted to take strike action for a decent pay rise.
The staff work in a range of roles including administrators, customer service advisers, housing officers and maintenance staff. They claim to have experienced years of falling living standards and could now walk out later this month.
In the ballot, nearly three-quarters of respondents were in favour of industrial action. The result meets the thresholds that were set by the government and gives a mandate for UNISON members to take lawful industrial action if necessary.
Acas talks between unions and Torus bosses have been arranged to take place tomorrow (Wednesday).
Dan Smith, UNISON North West regional organiser said: “The ballot result shows that staff are serious about getting a decent pay rise. Torus bosses need to stop ignoring staff. They need to make an offer that ends the attack on workers’ living standards.
“Torus is doing well financially and could easily afford to pay staff a decent increase. They have found 6 per cent for their highest-paid board member.
“Torus needs to act now to avert the possibility of strike action.”
Torus comprises Golden Gates Housing at Warrington and Helena Partnerships at St Helens.
Housing workers vote to strike over pay
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