UNION bosses have written to council chiefs accusing them of breaching workers’ rights after drivers were sent home for refusing to use new in-cab…
chiefs accusing them of 'breaching workers’ rights' after drivers were sent home for refusing to use new technology in bin lorries.
A group of 30 GMB members staged a sit-in at the base in support of their colleagues, which led to them also being told to go home. The correspondence, which has been seen by the Glasgow Times, says: “GMB and the council have thus far failed to agree on the use of Alloy in refuse collection vehicles. Its use has been subject to a legal ballot for action short of strike.
A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: “Due to unofficial industrial action within our waste management team there has been disruption to bin collections in the north west of the city. “We’re very sorry for any inconvenience that’s been caused by the disruption to services, and we are working hard to resolve this matter. Affected residents should look out for updates on our website.”
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