Windsor Castle wardens may refuse to give tours to paying visitors after voting for industrial action yesterday. The 76 uniformed staff will refuse to carry out extra duties such as giving tours to fee-paying visitors in a row over pay. The action could start from the end of the month and would have a “significant impact” on visitors, the Public and Commercial Services Union said.
The wardens – who are stationed at the entrance, in the grounds and inside the castle – have suffered years of pay restraint leaving them below the living wage of £7.85 an hour or £9.15 in London. A pay deal was agreed last year on the understanding they would get additional allowances this year for the extra services they have been providing out of “good will”.
