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In West Midlands, a public meeting saw around 150 attendees urging Unite and Birmingham City Council to come to a resolution regarding the strike by bin workers that has been ongoing for 13 weeks. The dispute originally stemmed from a disagreement over pay, and the union has indicated that the strike may extend until December after members voted to prolong the action. The environmental impact of the strike was described as “unacceptable” by Shafaq Hussain from End the Bin Strike, who organized the meeting in Bordesley.
During the meeting, suggestions were made for council tax reimbursement and for residents to collectively deliver waste to the council. The possibility of a council tax refund had been previously suggested by residents, although the council maintained that it was a legal requirement to pay the tax. Talks conducted at the arbitration service Acas were deemed unsuccessful by Mr. Hussain, who advocated for the establishment of an independent panel to lead negotiations. The strike officially began on March 11, following intermittent action since January.
Residents had hoped for council leader John Cotton’s attendance at the meeting, but he opted not to participate. Concerns were raised about the potential involvement of commissioners overseeing the council’s financial affairs in the dispute, prompting questions about their level of participation. As Mr. Hussain highlighted, the absence of direct negotiations between the council and the union’s representatives could lead to a standstill in the resolution process. Additional public gatherings are scheduled to take place throughout the city in the coming days
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