Summary
Birmingham City Council received a court order to prevent picket line disruptions that were blocking waste vehicles from leaving. This action followed a strike by refuse workers, which led to a build-up of over 12,000 tonnes of uncollected waste in the city.
Key Facts
- Birmingham City Council got a court order to stop waste trucks from being blocked.
- The blocking happened during a strike by refuse workers, which caused a lot of uncollected trash.
- Over 12,000 tonnes of waste have piled up on the streets.
- The strikes started due to proposed pay cuts for bin lorry drivers.
- The police had reduced their presence at waste depots, leading to more disruptions.
- A legal hearing about the court order is scheduled for the following Thursday.
- The strike action began on March 11, with disruptions starting in January.
- The union Unite is negotiating on behalf of the workers and blames the council’s leadership for slow negotiation progress.
