Staff at Mid Ulster District Council have faced abuse both in person at council offices and online since the beginning of a workers’ strike last week, the council has said.
The month-long industrial action began on Monday, August 1 and affects a number of council services, including bin collections. A council spokesperson has said staff have received abuse by some residents who have not had their bin collected.
The Council’s four party leaders, Councillor Cathal Mallaghan, Councillor Paul McLean, Councillor Mark Glasgow and Councillor Malachy Quinn issued a joint statement asking for residents to be respectful when dealing with staff in person, on the phone, by email or via social media.
