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Ministers sitting on hands over Birmingham bin strike - Unite boss

Birmingham City Council declared a major incident due to a mounting waste crisis.
The declaration followed a strike by Unite union members over pay and conditions since March 11.
Over 17,000 tonnes of rubbish accumulated, raising public health concerns, while the council and Unite traded accusations.
Sharon Graham stated, "The Government can no longer sit on its hands," as others urged intervention.
The council aims to increase collections, but the government maintains the dispute should be locally led.

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The Independent (US)

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Unite chief tells ministers to ‘get decision-makers in a room’ over bin strike

The council declared a major incident earlier this week in a bid to increase collections of bin sacks.

13 hours ago·United States

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Daily Express

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Keir Starmer's desperate attempt to end Birmingham bin-strike horror

The Prime Minister belatedly orders trade union chiefs to 'get round the table' to bring an end to the dispute

16 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Birmingham Mail

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Major new updates by Unite, council and police to end 'bin strike war' on Birmingham's streets - Birmingham Live

Negotiations are continuing between Birmingham City Council and the union Unite to try to bring damaging strike to a close

1 day ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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LBC

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Birmingham bin strike 'must be brought to a close', minister says - but government accused of 'sitting on its hands'

A minister has said that the bin strike in Birmingham that has left locals gasping amid piles of rubbish "must be brought to a close", without appearing to offer any new solutions.

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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