Binmen vote on deal to end all-out strike

REFUSE workers involved in a long-running dispute over pay and jobs are to vote on a “partial deal” aimed at ending an all-out strike.

- By Alan Jones

Members of Unite in Birmingham walked out on March 11, leading to rubbish piling up in the streets and warnings of a public health emergency. The union is campaigning against plans to cut a post from the city’s refuse and recycling service which it says will lead to hundreds of its members having their pay cut by up to £8,000 a year.

The council disputes the figures, saying only 17 workers will be affected, losing far less than Unite is claiming.

Deputy PM Angela Rayner visited the city last week and urged Unite to accept an improved offer.