00:00Gardeners responsible for London's famous parks are set to strike in a dispute over pay.
00:05GMB members employed by contractor Idverde are due to walk out on September 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
00:12The action will affect gardeners working in Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and St. James's Park.
00:18The union says its members are skilled professionals and is calling for a fair pay deal.
00:23A Royal Park spokesperson said Idverde and its workforce make a valued and important contribution to the day-to-day
00:31management of the parks,
00:33helping to ensure that they remain high quality, welcoming and well maintained.
00:38The terms and conditions of employment are a matter for Idverde as the employer.
