Summary
A bin strike in Birmingham, UK, has been ongoing for six months, causing waste to pile up in residents' homes and streets. The dispute involves the city council and the Unite union, which represents the refuse workers. The council wants to transform waste collection services, but the union claims this would lead to significant pay cuts for workers.
Key Facts
- The bin strike in Birmingham has lasted for six months.
- Residents, like Lorraine Boyce, have accumulated rubbish in their homes due to lack of recycling collections.
- The city council continues regular general waste collections but has problems with recycling due to the strike.
- The Unite union represents the refuse workers and opposes proposed changes by the council.
- The council wants to change how waste is collected, which they say will improve services.
- The union claims the changes could result in up to 170 workers losing about £8,000 a year in pay.
- The strike may continue past next March if no agreement is reached.
