Workers striking over pay could impact leak and flood responses. Action starts March 7 & 14 amid rising water bills.
The workers rejected a 3.4% pay raise offer. The union cites high executive pay as unfair, pointing out that bosses received bonuses and benefits last year totaling £329,000. Workers in Northern Ireland, they add, received better deals.
Unite wants Scottish Water to be accountable, arguing executive pay is too high. The union states they will support workers fighting for better pay and improved working conditions.
Scottish Water’s top executives earn a lot; three executives got £842,000 in total. The outgoing CEO also received £55,000, while current CEO Alex Plant made £483,000.
Unite feels management is arrogant, since the public funds the high pay. The strike will hurt Scottish Water’s services, and Unite wants a better pay offer.
The strike starts March 7 and March 14, impacting weekends for two weeks straight. Water bills are increasing soon by almost 10%, which averages £3.68 more each month per household.