Northampton’s refuse collectors will be on strike over Christmas unless the company contracted by West Northamptonshire Council agrees to pay them more
If it was a small start up company I'd have more sympathy but €40billions! Honestly?
How many people reading this wouldn't even get out of bed for £12.50 per hour?
The bin men we're talking about are my bin men, and they are patient, hard working, polite, and surprisingly cheerful considering their low hourly rate.
Once again the privatisation of a public service is causing problems. There is no shortage of money being made in this industry but very little ending up in the pockets of the workers who are doing the work.
Profits before people.
Where have I heard that before?
If it was a small start up company I'd have more sympathy but €40billions! Honestly?
How many people reading this wouldn't even get out of bed for £12.50 per hour?
The bin men we're talking about are my bin men, and they are patient, hard working, polite, and surprisingly cheerful considering their low hourly rate.
People have live.
Once again the privatisation of a public service is causing problems. There is no shortage of money being made in this industry but very little ending up in the pockets of the workers who are doing the work.