Unite union leader Sharon Graham urged Birmingham City Council to engage in negotiations to resolve a prolonged bin strike triggered by job downgrades and wage cuts. She criticized the council's recent announcement of a significant pay reduction for bin workers just days before negotiations were set to resume. Graham emphasized the need for accountability from the council’s leader, John Cotton, highlighting the impact on residents due to accumulating waste. She reiterated Unite's commitment to reaching a resolution while calling attention to the council's lack of willingness to negotiate fairly.
“We want the council to come to their senses today. We want the leader of the council John Cotton to come into the negotiating room. He has not yet been in the negotiating room and he needs to be so we can get this dispute solved.”
“Forty-eight hours ago, they announce the drivers who are likely to be losing £8,000. Why would you do that 48 hours before talks are due to take place?”
“It's not fair, they have done this at a time when emotions are high and the community needs a resolution.”
“We are here to resolve the strike action with the conciliation service Acas. The ball is in the council's court here.”
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