A two-week strike by refuse collectors in Wealden is set for April 25th with further action possible if talks are 'not productive'.
The refuse collectors are employed by Biffa within Wealden District Council and the strike will affect almost 65,000 households.
Talks between the GMB Union, which represents staff, and Biffa management are due to commence on Thursday, April 21st.
Gary Palmer, GMB Regional Organiser said:
"GMB's members are unhappy with the pay deal they have been offered.
"Based on the vital work they have been doing throughout the various lockdowns and on market rates, they believe that they deserve a more significant pay uplift.
"Biffa and the council have almost two weeks before the strike action commences.
"They still have time to prevent the action and any knock-on effect this will have on residents and local businesses - they just need to get around the negotiating table with GMB and make our members an offer which better reflects the work they do every day, come rain or shine."
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