Environment Agency workers have gathered in Shrewsbury town centre today for a second day of strike action.
It comes as thousands of Environment Agency workers across the country have again walked out in a dispute over pay.
Other roles undertaken by those on strike include those who maintain critical flood barriers and manage flood warning systems along the River Severn. Donna Rowe-Merriman, Unison head of environment, said: “The decision to strike wasn’t taken lightly as workers know their role is crucial in keeping communities and the environment safe."
"Therefore, the union is urging ministers and the Environment Agency to negotiate and give workers an improved pay offer to avoid more staff 'joining the exodus'." Adam Shipp, a Unison workplace rep who works for the Environment Agency said: “Even though we turn out every year to protect the people of Shrewsbury, Shropshire and beyond from flooding, we have seen our pay reduced by over 25 per cent in real terms over the last 10 years.
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