Birmingham Council leader says bin strike resolution is very close

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 14:08 · Archive

Birmingham City Council's leader says the council is 'very close' to resolving the two-year bin strike with Unite the union.

Birmingham City Council leader Roger Harmer has said the authority is 'very close' to resolving the bin strike that has affected the city for almost two years. The strike was triggered by a dispute between the council and Unite the union.

Mr Harmer previously indicated that a proposed deal could be agreed around late September or early October. He has said the new council has 'worked constructively' with Unite in recent months in efforts to end the dispute.

Birmingham Council leader says bin strike resolution is very close — Image: BBC Birmingham And Black Country

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Bin strike deal 'very close' - council leaderBBC Birmingham And Black Country · 6 Oct, 13:46
Birmingham City Council ‘very close’ to resolving bins strikeBirmingham World · 6 Oct, 13:43
Birmingham City Council ‘very close’ to resolving bins strikeExpress & Star · 6 Oct, 13:43
Birmingham leader insists authority 'very close' to resolving city bin strikeBirminghamLive · 6 Oct, 13:37

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