Herefordshire Council faces staff attendance drop amid collective grievance

Current and former staff are pursuing a collective grievance against Herefordshire Council through Unison. During the grievance procedure, the council has experienced a sharp drop in staff attendance. Between June and August this year, staff worked less than two-thirds of their scheduled days, with the workforce of 13 or 14 missing over 300 days during that period.

The ongoing grievance procedure and associated staff absences affect the operational capacity of Herefordshire Council. The council's internal documentation regarding the issues remains limited, with staffing committee minutes citing confidentiality.