Birmingham bin strike sees rubbish piled on streets as workers walk off job indefinitely
Workers are being forced to accept salaries "barely above the minimum wage", according to the union – while the council has complained of disruption to residents and says workers won't be as badly hit as the union suggests.
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Unite members picketing Birmingham City Council's Atlas Depot. Pic: PA
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