Birmingham Labour council leader says bin strike deal is within sight

11 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27

A potential agreement to end the 14-month Birmingham bin workers’ strike has been announced just over a week before the 7 May local elections.
Unite the Union praised the breakthrough, but opposition parties accused Labour of electioneering and delaying resolution. The new offer’s details remain confidential and must be voted on by workers.
The dispute began over the removal of Waste Recycling and Collection Officer roles, with workers facing major pay cuts. Rubbish has piled up citywide, and the strike’s resolution depends on post-election council leadership.

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