Wandsworth traffic warden strike ends with pay rise offered

Wandsworth traffic wardens have ended a near three-month strike campaign after an offer of a pay rise.

The wardens are set to receive a pay rise of 11.5 per cent, plus guaranteed pay rises for the next two years. 

GMB, the union for the parking attendants, confirmed their members working for NSL in Wandsworth have ended their long-running dispute with their employers. 

The members, who had taken a total of 18 days of strike action since June, accepted an improved pay deal, which will see them cancel four further days of action scheduled for September. 

Paul Grafton, GMB regional officer, said: “It’s about time this dispute got settled, as our members have had to take a lot of strike action, foregoing their wages on each occasion. 

“This offer shows that the money was there all along, and if NSL had been honest about what they could afford from the outset, we wouldn’t have seen so much disruption on the streets of Wandsworth. 

“Our members would like to thank the residents of Wandsworth for their support throughout the campaign, as they have been very supportive. 

“This was never about anything other than ensuring our members can continue to keep their heads above water in the current economic climate, and it’s great that the local community gets that.” 

Pictured top: Parking wardens protest outside Wandsworth town hall (Picture: Paul Grafton)