A second pay offer has been rejected by GMB Union members which means a strike will take place from Monday 2 May.
The GMB Union has confirmed the strike by Biffa workers will last at least two weeks throughout Wealden.
Industrial action was originally due to start this morning (25 April) but was suspended while the union consulted their members on an improved offer from the company.
The union has today confirmed that the offer was rejected on a turnout of 96.6 per cent by a margin of 93.1 per cent to 6.9 per cent.
Gary Palmer, GMB Regional Organiser said: “It’s clear that Biffa and our members value their contribution to the refuse and cleansing contract very differently in the Wealden district area. The letter sent by the employer to staff really sealed the decision to go out on strike, as members were angered not just by what they considered a poor offer but by the lack of engagement and negotiation with their chosen representatives from the GMB Union.”
The walkout starts on Bank Holiday Monday for two weeks – but could be subject to further strike notice if the stand-off continues.
Hailsham News has approached Wealden District Council for comment.
