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Leisure centres shut as staff campaign for better salaries



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Published Date: 18 July 2008
Abbey Fields Swimming Pool and Castle Farm Recreation Centre in Kenilworth were closed on Wednesday and Thursday as part of industrial action in the district.
Workers took part in two national days of action to demand a pay rise of more than the 2.45% offered by the government.

Car park meters were taped up and drivers were able to park free of charge in all of the district's car parks.

Pupils were s
till in school in Kenilworth as they remained open despite others in the district closing for the action.

Tony Foster, chairman of the Warwick branch of council workers' union Unison, said: "This offer is way below the inflation rate - with the rising costs of living, you cannot afford to live any more.

"Staff at further education colleges and universities have just reached an agreement of 3.2 per cent - we would definitely consider taking that.

"The people who are striking this week make no more than £15,000. That is for a seven-day working programme with terrible working conditions and they suffer from verbal abuse from the public."

During the strike the council remained open for business on both days and no refuse, recycling or street cleansing services were affected.

The main reception at Riverside House headquarters offered a basic 'meet and greet' service and One Stop Shops at Kenilworth, Warwick and Whitnash were open as normal.

Staff were on hand to answer telephones but callers had to be patient due to reduced staffing levels.

District council leader Coun Michael Doody said: “It’s a national strike. The inconvenience the population of Warwick district will suffer is pretty minimal.

“On that basis, I believe the unions have been very thoughtful about what they have organised.

“It will be negotiated nationally and the outcome will have to be accepted.”

All sites were due to be declared back to normal today (Friday).



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  • Last Updated: 16 July 2008 11:47 AM
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