BRITS have been warned of the possibility of “blackout chaos” as power grid workers threaten to strike. Unite, the UK’s second largest union, announced that around 1,300 UK Power …
A spokesperson for UK Power Networks said: "We have long supported our employees and recognise their key role in our success.
"Most of our employees have received above inflation pay increases over recent years and a current formal offer tabled of around 18% covering 2022/2023 has been made. Negotiations with Unite and our other recognised"We hope to avoid strike action, however we are making plans to ensure our network remains resilient in the event Unite press ahead withUnite disputes the 18 per cent claim and says that a seven per cent rise was "imposed" on workers in the first year.
Around 98 per cent of their members voted in a consultative to reject the deal offered by the company.Before a power cut there are a few things you can do to make sure you are equipped to deal with the dark times.Try to avoid candles if you can because they are a fire risk.Make sure devices are fully charged and write down a list of important contacts in case your phone dies.
Having some blankets and thick clothes ready to keep everybody in your household warm is also a good idea.Make sure you know how to operate the manual release of your garage door, if you have one.Have some cash handy too because all card machines work with electricity. If you rely on anything that requires batter power like a medical device, make sure you talk to your doctor about a back up plan.Non-essential electronics should be unplugged or turned off at the wall to prevent damage in case of a surge when power returns.
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