Waste
New CEECAW findings on bargaining in CEE
Refuse workers in Birmingham stage ‘megapicket’
Madrid waste workers end strike
Recycling workers to strike over privatisation concerns
Portugal: Waste workers strike for better conditions
Portugal: Intensified fight against austerity and wage stagnation

EPSU affiliates in the waste sector meet to discuss emerging health and safety risks
EPSU affiliates in the waste sector (involving municipal, public and private providers) met for a workshop in Brussels where they discussed emerging health and safety risks, including those caused by increasing extreme weather events and those electronic waste
UK: Veolia Sheffield strike escalates with international protests
UK: Veolia Workers Secure Improved Pay Deal After Dispute
Unite the union has successfully negotiated a new pay deal for its members at Veolia’s Grangemouth site, responsible for waste management. The two-year agreement includes a substantial pay increase of seven percent for 2024 and four percent for 2025. The dispute arose from dissatisfaction with a previous pay offer deemed inadequate by Unite members. However, following the acceptance of the new offer, planned strike action scheduled to commence on July 1 has been called off. Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, emphasized the significance of workers standing together to secure fair
UK: Scottish Municipal Workers Set to Strike Over Pay Disputes
Thousands of Scottish municipal workers, including those in waste collection, recycling, and street cleaning, are preparing for potential strikes due to ongoing pay disputes. Represented by Unison, GMB and Unite, workers have criticized the latest pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla). The proposal includes a 2.2% increase for six months followed by an additional 2% for the next 12 months, which unions argue does not compensate for the significant wage devaluation over the past 14 years. Unions are demanding an above-inflation pay rise, with Unison highlighting
Waste workers strike for respect and professional recognition
Members of the STAL trade union employed by the TRATOLIXO waste company, conducted a 24-hour strike on 20 May, demanding respect and recognition for their professional value within the waste management sector. Despite facing obstacles from the administration and prolonged negotiations, the workers staged a rally outside the company's premises. The main demands include an immediate salary increase of €150, a minimum salary of €1000 by 2024, a meal allowance of €10.50 and a reduction in working hours to 35 per week.