Bin men strike over job losses and ‘bullying culture’
NOVANEWS
Bin men are taking strike action after Birmingham city council announced job cuts, amid claims of ‘a bullying culture’ and financial 'incompetence'.
121 waste collection jobs are under threat and Unite, the country’s largest union, accused the council of ‘playing fast-and-loose’ over the union’s genuine offer to engage in talks with the conciliation service, Acas.
The dates refuse workers will take strike action are:
Monday 3 July
Tuesday 11 July
Wednesday 19 July
Thursday 27 July
Friday 4 August
Birmingham City Council are urging residents to try to reduce the amount of waste they put in the bin.
Unite regional officer Lynne Shakespeare said:
Even at this 11th hour we call on the council, once again, to enter into talks with Acas, otherwise th...