Union warns of King’s coronation ‘chaos’ as parking wardens to go on strike
A union has warned against the chaos that will ensue during the coronation after talks with parking warden employers stalled.
GMB has confirmed that strike action by parking wardens in Westminster will be going ahead from Tuesday, and will include the day of King Charles III’s coronation.
The union members are employed by Westminster council’s contractor NSL, part of the Marston Holdings Group.
Members are asking for a pay rise which reflects the rate of inflation and rising cost of living.
The employer made an improved offer after the strike was announced which was overwhelmingly rejected by the members on Wednesday.
With this offer having been rejected, the strike is now scheduled to go ahead on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Union members will also be taking action short of a strike from Monday until May 8.
Alex Etches, GMB organiser said: “There is no reason why our members, who do a difficult and dangerous job, should be poorer this year than the last.
“Our members’ strike action will lead to chaos on the roads of Westminster during the coronation.
“NSL must get serious about giving our members an offer that doesn’t leave them worse off this year or they will be to blame for the disruption on the day of the coronation.
“This is a great example of a simple truth in the world that is rarely acknowledged: that behind each great historical event are hundreds of ordinary workers working behind the scenes.”
NSL have been approached for comment.
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