Binman Says Residents Chase Them with Machetes Due to Misunderstandings

A Birmingham binman named Will spoke about his job. He said it’s often misunderstood by the public. Will shared that he and coworkers face dangers. Some residents chase them with weapons like axes.

These incidents happen when trash isn’t collected. Residents get angry about rubbish left behind. They think the binmen aren’t doing their job well. Will says it’s not personal; they just need to finish their routes.Taking extra rubbish slows them down; they must stay on schedule.

Will says he just wants to help his city. He recalled a time he had to run. They jumped in the truck and left a road fast. Will spoke at a protest against job cuts. The city wants to cut Waste Recycling roles.

Unite the Union said this could hurt workers. They might lose up to £8,000 a year. Will feels people don’t understand the strikes. They want binmen to take extra trash. But this can break the trucks.

It costs more money and delays routes. It also adds to waste that needs burning. Taking too much trash means missing other homes. They serve flats and old people’s homes. They try to clear main roads first. Drivers get through the city easier.

Will said that they’re misunderstood. He says few people would take an £8,000 pay cut. Long-term employees feel robbed of their future. A wage cut impacts their pension savings.

Birmingham City Council is disappointed about the strike. They continue to work toward resolving the issue.