Bin strike warning as overtime row sparks industrial action ballot

UNION SLAMS COUNCIL AND WARNS OF STRIKES OVER BUSY HOLIDAYS

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE

UNION leaders are warning of potential bin strikes in Wrexham in an row about overtime.

Unlike Birmingham, where bin collections have been disrupted since January, the Unite union said Wrexham’s strikes are likely to be targeted at holiday dates.

More than 100 Unite members are being balloted on industrial action.

With backing, this could see strike action on dates such as the August bank holiday and the busy Christmas period.

According to Sharon Graham, the union’s general secretary, the dispute centres on overtime changes implemented by Wrexham Council.

As well as the refuse workers, the changes will affect other Street Scene staff working in parks, gardens and highways, she said.