PEOPLE who help elderly and disabled people in their own homes could strike over 'intimidatory' behaviour from the local authority.
Up to 600 North Somerset Council employees, including social workers, are said to be worried by plans to reduce the allowance they receive for using their own cars for their jobs. Under the new proposals they could even be sacked if they fail to agree with the proposals and reinstated with a new contract.
In a report which is due to be presented to a full North Somerset Council meeting on Tuesday, the executive member for finance, property and human resources, Councillor Tony Lake, expresses concerns that workers could strike.
He said: "Unfortunately it has not been possible to reach an agreement with the trade unions over the proposed changes.
"Members are therefore asked to consider the risks in relation to changing the current scheme, without trade union agreement, which include possible breach of contract claims, industrial action or employee relations issues."
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