Union warns Openreach that engineers are ready to vote for industrial action over new grading structure
BT-owned broadband plumbing biz says it's 'surprised and saddened' Paul Kunert Wed 13 Jan 2021 // 09:30 UTC Share Copy The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has told Openreach it is to ballot members on industrial action following what it claims is the company's decision to ignore consultation and instead hire engineers on a different grade and structure. The specific area of Openreach that CWU said is the subject of an "ongoing dispute" is Repayments Projects, a unit tasked with diverting already laid copper wires and fibre cables for new developments including HS2, a...
Source: theregister.com