Council workers in West Dunbartonshire who are missing out on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday will now benefit from a day in lieu.
The local authority had previously agreed to give all its staff the day off on Friday, April 3 apart from those who were required to work or those who had reduced their hours as a result of Covid-19, following the advice of the trade unions. Those who wanted to join the national four-day celebration would had to have taken a day off from their own annual leave.
Following fresh discussions with the trade unions, a motion by councillor Jim Bollan, was brought before full council this week that asked council to agree that all employees should enjoy the benefits of the additional holiday. The method currently being used disadvantages some employees who are not programmed to work on Friday, April 3.
