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Temporary drivers and loaders are to be recruited on short-term contracts to cover during a bin strike in Cumbria.
Allerdale Waste Services (AWS) said the temporary workers were needed over “the busier summer period” and to provide a continuity of service.
A dispute over pay by workers in Unite and GMB unions has seen disruption to weekly bin collections since 16 May.
Unite said hiring temporary staff could be seen as a management bid to “undermine lawful industrial action”.
Talks between AWS, Cumberland Council and unions have been set up with Acas.