A local council has issued a stark warning that it may dismiss over 23,000 employees and subsequently rehire them under revised terms if ongoing negotiations with unions fail to reach a settlement. The move signals a potential escalation in labor tensions, raising concerns about job security and working conditions for affected staff. Authorities insist the decision stems from unresolved disputes, though critics argue it could disrupt services and deepen divisions. The threat underscores the high stakes in current talks between the council and union representatives.
The council has warned it could sack more than 23,000 workers and then rehire them on new contracts if a union dispute is not resolved.
