Waltham Forest bin workers announce Christmas strike dates

Refuse, street scene, and grounds maintenance workers in Waltham Forest have announced strike dates over the festive period, following a row over pay.

The outsourced workers are employed by FCC Environment, on behalf of Waltham Forest Council.

A recent ballot saw 97 per cent of participating GMB members vote for strike action.

The strike dates are:

• 10th – 12th December 2025
• 17th – 19th December 2025
• 22nd – 23rd December 2025
• 2nd January 2026
• 5th – 9th January 2026

The action will affect all refuse collection and street cleaning in the borough, including bin collection, litter picking, grounds maintenance, and road sweeping.

Mary Goodson, GMB Regional Organiser, said:

“Our members still have not been offered a decent pay uplift, leaving them no choice but to take strike action.

“We are willing to get back round the table if FCC come back to us with fair offer.”