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Members of GMB Union employed by Norse, providing refuse and household waste services in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire, have overwhelmingly backed a ballot in favour of industrial action.

Multiple factors have lead to this result, which comes after weeks of attempts by employee representatives to find a resolution to issues raised by refuse workers.

Management’s failure to offer a fair pay deal, after a year of working above and beyond  on the part of these key workers, has been the final straw.

 Mick Coppin, GMB Regional Organiser, said;

GMB Midland & East Coast are delighted to invite you to join us at  Women's Conference 2021, on Tuesday 19th October at 10AM.

This is your opportunity to join other GMB members from across the region to discuss the issues facing women at work.

The primary focus for this years conference will be on the Menopause and the event will be hosted online.

GMB Midland & East Coast have welcomed the news that ALTRAD based at West Burton Power Station have tabled a backdated pay offer for GMB members at the company.

The move will see GMB members received a backdated pay rise, following threats of industrial action by industrial cleaners at Altrad based at West Burton Power Station.

The members have accepted the offer which will see 4% backdated over two years and an agreement for implementation of a new increase in 2022.

Sean Redgate, GMB Regional Organiser, said: