Council leader urges action to end St Mungo’s dispute

The Leader of the Council, Bella Sankey, has written to the Chief Executive of St Mungo’s to urge them to resolve the current national pay dispute impacting support services for homeless people in Brighton & Hove.

Councillor Sankey said: “I am concerned and disappointed that over 6 weeks into strike action, this dispute remains unresolved.

“St Mungo’s is responsible for supporting some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our society, including contracted services for homeless people in Brighton & Hove.

“I’ve written to urge St Mungo’s to broker rapid negotiations to conclude the dispute and ensuring a fair wage is paid to those who undertake this important work.

“Speaking to some of the striking workers last month, I was concerned to hear of the acute impact of the cost of living crisis on them.

“As a homelessness prevention charity, I’d hope St Mungo’s understand better than most the importance of fair pay during a time of high inflation.

“I look forward to hearing back about action being taken to resolve the dispute, and see St Mungo’s return to delivering the vital support services for homeless people here and around the country.”