City braced for strike disruption

Sixty-thousand households in Leeds have been warned some of them could face a week-long wait for refuse collection because of strike action.

The council estimates the majority of its 580-strong refuse workforce will be at work despite Wednesday's action.

However, 106 members of the GMB union are expected to walk out in the dispute over pay.

The council aims to collect all refuse by Saturday, but says some people may have to wait until Wednesday 30 April.

It has sent letters to the 60,000 homes which normally have bins emptied on Wednesdays warning them of possible disruption.

Residents have been advised to put rubbish out as normal but if it has not been collected by Wednesday evening to take it back until the collection on 30 April.

Green and brown recyclables bins should be left out as these will be collected by Saturday.

The GMB wants pay for women workers increased to match their male counterparts, but claims the council's offer would actually mean men's pay falling to the same level as their female colleagues.

Another strike has been organised for 1 May.

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