Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident in response to an ongoing bin workers' strike, resulting in 17,000 tonnes of waste accumulating on the streets. This action aims to address public health concerns as the council struggles to manage the rubbish, prompting parliamentary discussions. The declaration allows the council to enhance street cleaning and fly-tipping operations immediately. Striking workers from the Unite union have been on strike since March 11 over pay disputes, with the strike significantly affecting waste management.
We cannot tolerate a situation that is causing harm and distress to communities across Birmingham. I respect the right to strike, but actions on the picket line must be lawful.
Declaring the major incident allows the council to work with partners to better manage the risks the city is facing, which could include increased sharing of data.
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