FURTHER bin strikes have been confirmed in Warrington, starting next Tuesday, October 24.
UNITE members are striking for another two-week period from Tuesday, October 24 until Monday, November 6.
A Warrington Borough Council spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, during the strike period, we do not expect to be able to empty any household or commercial waste bins.
“Should this position change, we will let you know as soon as possible.
“The basis of the strike action is because of a national pay dispute. While it is not appropriate for us to negotiate locally just with UNITE about a national pay issue, we are maintaining an open dialogue with UNITE members in Warrington to listen to their concerns. We are happy to discuss local issues with all of our recognised Trade Unions, but this must be through our existing formal channels.”
The spokesperson added: “We understand that given the prolonged and unsettled period caused by the bin strikes, green and blue bins will remain unemptied for several weeks. Our community recycling centres continue to have extended opening hours during the strike period for residents to dispose of household waste and recycling.
“We regret the continued inconvenience that the strike action will cause. After the bin strike concludes on Monday 6 November, we expect waste and recycling collections for black, blue and green bins, to resume as usual.”
For the latest updates on the strike action CLICK HERE
Meanwhile, additional black bin collections are taking place tomorrow, Saturday, across Great Sankey, Penketh, Chapelford, Westbrook, Bewsey and Whitecross, Callands, Old Hall, Sankey Bridges.
Council reject Union calls to negotiate locally over bin strike pay demands
