Blaby bin workers announce strike action over pay

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Bin workers for Blaby District Council have announced strike action over four weeks in a dispute over pay. The GMB Union said around 50 of the council's refuse collectors and grounds maintenance staff would take industrial action on 28 June and the following three Wednesdays. The council has warned the walkout could lead to disrupted collections. It said it was discussing steps to try to keep disruption to residents and staff to a minimum. The union wants a 15% pay rise for Blaby staff on top of a potential £1,925 increase on offer nationally. The council said that was "unaffordable and unachievable". Ady Dayman heard from Blaby residents, Dave Warwick from the GMB Union, and the Conservative leader of Blaby District Council Councillor Terry Richardson.