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Birmingham Bins Strike Continues, Causing Collection Delays

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Birmingham City Council has been forced to apologize to residents for the delays in waste collection due to the ongoing all-out industrial action by bin workers. The demonstrations at the council's three depots have resulted in a significant reduction in the number of waste lorries able to leave, causing collection delays for households. The strike, which began on March 11, is over pay and the removal of roles, with ongoing talks between the union Unite and the council failing to yield a deal. Residents are advised to leave their bins out, and the council will collect them as soon as possible.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Birmingham bins strike is continuing to cause significant delays in waste collection, with the majority of waste lorries unable to leave the depots due to demonstrations by striking bin workers.
  • The strike, which began on March 11, is over pay and the removal of roles, with ongoing talks between the union Unite and the council failing to yield a deal.
  • Residents are advised to leave their bins out, and the council will collect them as soon as possible.
  • West Midlands Police has reduced the number of officers at picket lines, following a High Court ruling on the use of Section 14 powers.
  • The council has apologized to residents for the disruption caused by the strike.
  • The union Unite is representing the bin workers in the strike.
  • The council's three depots, Kings Norton, Tyseley, and Perry Barr, are affected by the strike.

Statistics:

  • 11 March: The strike began.
  • Multiple depots: The demonstrations are taking place at the council's three depots, Kings Norton, Tyseley, and Perry Barr.
  • Majority of waste lorries: The majority of waste lorries were unable to leave the depots due to the demonstrations.
  • Undisclosed: The number of officers at West Midlands Police reduced at the picket lines.
  • Section 14: The legislation is no longer in place as the issue does not currently meet the threshold.

Sources:

  • Birmingham City Council
  • West Midlands Police
  • Unite, the union representing bin workers
  • BBC News
  • Birmingham Mail

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