The GMB and Unite unions held a protest rally in Durham at the weekend as industrial action continues in an ongoing dispute with Northumbrian Water over pensions.
Industrial action over the issue has been underway since 20th October - the action followed ballots held by both unions.
Maxine Bartholomew, GMB Regional Organiser, said:
“Northumbrian Water is an exceptionally profitable company. According to the National Audit Office, they have experienced a tax windfall of £140 million pounds. In addition over the previous 15 months they have recorded an operating profit of £384.3 million pounds.”
“GMB members are not seeking any enhancements to their pensions that would increase costs to customers. They are only seeking to maintain what they currently have.”
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