"A deal that would be good for the workforce, represent good value for money and would not repeat the mistakes of the past and risk creating new structural equal pay liabilities."
"I salute the fortitude of my members who have needlessly been forced to endure months of attacks and hardship to get us to this point."
Birmingham's Labour council leader announced that a resolution to the 14-month dispute involving bin workers is close. Unite the Union members have been striking since January, leading to rubbish accumulation and halted recycling services. The council plans to present a new offer, which the union sees as a validation of the workers' efforts. Opposition parties criticized the timing of the announcement ahead of council elections. Negotiations have been complex, but an improved offer aims to benefit the workforce while avoiding past mistakes related to equal pay liabilities.
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