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One year after a strike began in Birmingham over pay and job cuts, waste collection remains severely disrupted.
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.
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.
Despite ongoing efforts by Acas and government appeals, negotiations have stalled, and the strike continues, with no resolution in sight.
The council maintains weekly waste collections and plans new services starting in June, but residents face health risks and growing frustration.
Un año después de que comenzara una huelga en Birmingham por recortes salariales y de empleos, la recolección de residuos sigue estando severamente interrumpida.