The union Unison has raised concerns over the new contracts, which see staff sacked and then re-employed on what the union says are inferior deals with worse terms and conditions.
This means they will miss out on allowances, including for essential travel, says the union.
However, the council says the new contracts will benefit those in hard to fill posts, such as social workers.
The strike action launched yesterday (Wednesday, 15 July) and continues until Friday 17 July. This follows a three-day strike earlier in the month.
Among those involved in the strike are children’s social workers and young people’s mental health practitioners.
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