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Labor·4/27/2026AI summary
Birmingham bin strike settlement within sight after year-long dispute
Birmingham city council leader John Cotton says a year-long bin strike is 'within sight' of resolution after committing to an improved offer for refuse workers. The strike began in January 2025 over proposed pay cuts and role changes, leading to 17,000 tonnes of uncollected rubbish and a major incident declaration. The new offer includes a two-month salary reduction cushion, permanent jobs for agency workers over 12 months, and quashed disciplinary issues. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham blamed government commissioners sent after the council went bankrupt in 2023 for blocking the deal. The announcement comes a week before local elections.
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Guardian UK