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Birmingham City Council leader says a deal to end the long-running bin strike is very close
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Birmingham City Council leader Roger Harmer has stated that a deal to resolve the city's long-running bin strike is very close, with the administration awaiting final advice from external auditors. The dispute with the Unite union, which began over pay, job roles, and the removal of Waste Recycling and Collection Officer roles, has lasted for more than 18 months.
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- Birmingham City Council leader Roger Harmer stated that an agreement to end the bin strike is very close.
- The council is currently awaiting final advice from its external auditors before making a final decision.
- The dispute with the Unite union over pay and job roles has lasted for over 18 months.
- The all-out strike began in March 2025, largely centring on the removal of Waste Recycling and Collection Officer roles.
- Conservative group leader Robert Alden raised concerns about ensuring the deal creates no new equal pay or sex discrimination liabilities.