Tower Bridge and other tourist attractions across the capital could be forced to close next Thursday as over 900 workers will strike over pay, following the revelation that some are having to use food banks to get by.
City of London Corporation workers will walk out for twenty-four hours on Thursday, May 25 in a dispute over pay. Workers voted for strike action by a majority of 77 per cent.
The proposed action will mean London tourist attractions including Tower Bridge, Old Bailey, Barbican, museums, gardens, parks and markets could be forced to close.
Anna Lee, GMB London Region Organiser, said: “This vote and support for strike action confirms how strongly our members feel and how this cost-of-living crisis is having such a devastating impact on them and their families.
“It is not OK for workers to be using foodbanks whilst Corporation bosses spend thousands of pounds of taxpayer’s money on hospitality – while telling staff there’s no money for pay.
“This ‘them and us’ culture within the Corporation of London has to end.
“Our members do not take this action lightly, but our demands for fair pay have been falling on deaf ears for months.
“No one wants to go on strike but our members feel they are not being listened to, now they feel they have no alternative.
“GMB calls on the City of London Corporation to properly value and respect their staff and return to the negotiating table.”
