Hounslow CCTV operators employed by NSL are set to strike over pay, Unite, the UK's leading union, said today.

Due to Hounslow Council changing contracts, the workers transferred employment in December 2023 from Serco to NSL with the same pay, terms and conditions.

However, their pay claim for 2023, which was tabled at the beginning of that year, has still not been settled.

The original claim was submitted to Serco, but the transfer has since become NSL's and Hounslow Council's responsibility.

Both, however, are refusing to meet their obligations.

NSL is part of Marston Holdings, which had revenues of £326 million in 2023 and made operating profits of £31.7 million.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Hounslow's CCTV operators have had enough of NSL's and the council's excuses over their 2023 pay claim. Martson Holdings is a profitable company and can easily make our members a fair offer.

"Strike action will go ahead with Unite's full support until NSL, and the council stop ducking responsibility and put forward an acceptable offer."

The workers will strike from 2 September to 21 September, with further dates set to be scheduled if the dispute is not resolved.

Industrial action will severely impact traffic enforcement and public safety monitoring.

Unite regional officer Lui D'Cunha said: "The disruption to traffic and public safety that will be caused is entirely the fault of NSL and Hounslow council.

"Industrial action can still be avoided but that will require a pay offer that meets our members' aspirations."