💼💔 PAY CUTS SHAKE UP WELSH WATER STAFF 💔💼
Employees at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water are facing a shock as they brace for a £10,000 cut in pay due to the removal of unsociable hours allowances. Big boss Peter Perry, with his hefty salary of nearly £900k, told Senedd members that staff pay wasn’t being targeted—leaving many baffled and outraged.
This drastic change is part of Welsh Water’s “transformation” plan aimed at cost-cutting and reducing staff over the next two years. However, the move has left many workers feeling betrayed, particularly as working hours and responsibilities remain unchanged.
A whistleblower from the company expressed discontent, stating, “We’re responsible for delivering safe drinking water, working long, unsociable hours while being the backbone of the operation. This feels like a slap in the face.”
Despite claims that these changes were agreed upon with unions, many staff members argue they were never consulted. The sweeping pay cut has forced many to consider voluntary redundancy, with 80% of one affected team set to leave.
The controversy has prompted the Senedd committee to demand clarity on whether misleading statements were made. Performance regulator Ofwat has already ranked Welsh Water low, citing several issues with service quality—adding more pressure to the utility provider.
As the saga unfolds, it’s clear that the row over employment terms is more than a storm in a teacup, affecting not only wallets but also morale within the company.🥀🚰
Would you accept such a drastic pay cut without a change in your working conditions? Let us know your thoughts! 💬👇
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