BT hits out at ‘reckless’ 999 strike

BT has reacted angrily to news that emergency services call handlers will be included in strike action planned for next month.
The UK telecoms incumbent responded to the latest salvo from the Communication Workers Union in the pair’s ongoing battle over pay. The CWU shared that 999 workers will strike alongside 40,000 BT and Openreach staff on four separate days in October.
“We know that our colleagues are dealing with the impacts of high inflation and, whilst we respect the right of