THAMES Barrier staff are set to strike next month at high tide — threatening to leave some of our most famous landmarks 30ft under water., are already working to rule over a long-running salary dispute.Thames Barrier staff are set to strike next month at high tideBut next month the problem will hit crisis point as engineers and other staff who operate the Thames Barrier are to strike.
Areas in serious danger of flooding included Westminster, the O2 Arena, Tower Bridge and heavily populated areas near the river — such as Southwark, the Isle of Dogs, Whitechapel and West Ham.A source told The Sun: “The Thames Barrier staff will be striking in September over poor pay and a 1 per cent or no pay rise for the past 10 years.
The Thames Barrier, which cost £534million when it opened in 1982, is designed to protect central London from tidal surges.Its ten huge gates can be raised five storeys — effectively blocking the Thames. The source added: “I’m not sure there will be enough people to operate the Thames Barrier and associated gates safely.”
No problem
So 'Exclusive' it is all over the gutter press.
Will oh o queen away thank goodness
Striking at the Thames Barrier should be illegal. Those responsible for it should be held accountable if anyone dies because of their negligence. It requires special people to do a special job.