Hundreds of Biffa workers will strike in the lead up to Christmas demanding an end to low pay.
Around 200 workers employed by Biffa on the outsourced Wirral Council refuse contract will begin strike action next week in a dispute over low pay. Unite the Union said the workers will be making a stand to end low pay rates amid the rising real rate of inflation.
The union that represents the workers said HGV drivers are paid £11.95 an hour, refuse operatives £11.50 and street operatives £10.76. The workers are seeking a 15% increase to "reset their pay rates and also tackle the cost of living crisis" as inflation soars to 14.2%.
