Negotiations over Birmingham's bin strike have failed, as council leader John Cotton declared that the authority has reached its limit on what it can offer. The strike resulted in significant rubbish accumulation throughout the city since bin workers walked out in January. Cotton mentioned that efforts to negotiate have been genuine, but the union rejected all proposals. The council is now focusing on essential improvements to service and may reduce staff through voluntary redundancies while ensuring contingency collections continue.
Negotiations between Birmingham's council and bin strike workers have collapsed, with council leader John Cotton stating that they have reached their limit in what can be offered.
Bin collection workers have been striking since January, with an all-out strike since March, causing piles of rubbish to accumulate throughout the city.
Council leader John Cotton emphasized that while they negotiated in good faith, the union rejected all offers, obliging the authority to focus on essential service improvements.
Cotton indicated cuts in waste service jobs might occur, with voluntary redundancy and redeployment options being considered as the council strives for an efficient service.
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