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flag One year after a strike began in Birmingham over pay and job cuts, waste collection remains severely disrupted.

flag One year after a bin strike began in Birmingham on March 11, 2025, the city still faces severe waste collection failures, with recycling suspended and streets piled with rubbish. flag The dispute stems from proposed service changes, including role eliminations and pay disputes, which Unite union claims could cost workers up to £8,000, though the council denies this. flag Despite ongoing efforts by Acas and government appeals, negotiations have stalled, and the strike continues, with no resolution in sight. flag The council maintains weekly waste collections and plans new services starting in June, but residents face health risks and growing frustration.

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