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Birmingham bin workers threaten strike action over pay cuts

Unite union says industrial action is 'a last resort'

Workers to ballot on strike action after council announces consultation on pay cuts

Bin workers in Birmingham are threatening to strike if the council pushes ahead with plans to cut their pay.

Unite, the union representing the workers, has said that industrial action is "a last resort" but that it is prepared to take action if the council does not scrap its plans.

The council has announced a consultation on plans to cut the pay of refuse collectors and recycling workers by up to £2,000 a year.

• The union says the cuts are "unacceptable" and that they will lead to a "significant" loss of income for its members.
• Unite has also accused the council of failing to consult properly with the union on the plans.
• The council has said that the cuts are necessary to save money and that it is committed to working with the union to find a solution.

The ballot for strike action will open on 16th March and close on 30th March.

If the workers vote in favor of strike action, it could start as early as April.

A strike would cause major disruption to waste collection services in Birmingham.

The council has urged the union to reconsider its plans for industrial action and to work with the council to find a solution.

The union has said that it is willing to talk to the council but that it will not accept any cuts to its members' pay.

The dispute is the latest in a series of industrial disputes between the council and its workforce.

In recent years, the council has also been involved in disputes with teachers, social workers, and firefighters.

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