Bin strikes in east London over Christmas period called off after new pay deal struck

"Mary Goodson, GMB Regional Organiser, said: We are pleased that FCC has seen sense and put forward a much-improved offer. Our members stood strong against low pay and won a better deal for themselves and their colleagues without the need for industrial action. The new offer will see workers on London Living Wage receive 14.50 an hour, back dated to August an increase of almost 4.7 per cent on the 2024/25 London Living Wage rate, the union said."

"Those on higher salaries will receive a 3.6 per cent increase, back dated to April. Ms Goodson said: This result shows what workers can achieve when they stand together and show they are prepared to fight for what they deserve. Pay talks will restart in January, the union said. The strikes had been looming since the summer when the refuse, street scene, and grounds maintenance workers rejected a 2.8 per cent increase and a follow-up offer of 3.2 per cent."

Outsourced workers employed by FCC Environment for Waltham Forest Council have called off industrial action after receiving a much improved pay offer. London Living Wage-rated workers will receive 14.50 an hour, backdated to August, representing an almost 4.7 percent increase on the 2024/25 London Living Wage rate. Higher-paid staff will receive a 3.6 percent increase, backdated to April. Pay negotiations are scheduled to restart in January. The strikes followed earlier rejections of 2.8 percent and 3.2 percent offers. Concerns were also raised about inadequate staff facilities at the waste depot and insufficient water supplies for workers.

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