Bin strike could disrupt garden waste collections residents paid for. Unite union and council are in dispute.
Birmingham City Council faces ongoing strike action. This action may cause service disruptions. The bin strike started last month, and people have overflowing bins now. Recycling collections stopped during the strike, and residents must take recycling to the tip.
The council warns garden waste may also be affected. The garden waste service costs £60, and the price is going up to £61.80 soon. The Unite union is on strike currently, and the council wants to minimize problems, contacting new subscribers.
The union announced all-out strike plans, which causes more concern. Unite says a role important for safety was scrapped. The council claims changes improve safety and service.
The council made a fair offer to Unite. The strike will disrupt residents more. Some workers’ pay is affected by changes. The council offered them alternatives, like driver training or other council jobs. The council wants a better service for everyone, and the restructure is part of improvements.
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