A deal to resolve the Birmingham bin strike could possibly be “in touching distance”, the Unite union has introduced.
The motion by members of Unite, which started on 11 March as a part of a dispute over pay, has seen 1000’s of tonnes of garbage go uncollected and warnings of a public well being emergency within the metropolis.
Talks to finish the strike are to contain the conciliation service Acas for the primary time, signalling an settlement could possibly be shut.
Unite secretary basic Sharon Graham stated that whereas a deal is shut, “Birmingham City Council is again guilty of saying one thing in public and another in the negotiations”.
“This flip flopping needs to be sorted prior to the Acas negotiations next week, so the dispute can be resolved and end the uncertainty for workers and the misery for Birmingham residents,” she added.
“The threats of savage pay cuts must also now cease for drivers. Unite has put forward workable proposals. The ball is now in the council’s court.”
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visited Birmingham earlier this month and referred to as on the union to simply accept a “significantly improved” deal for staff.
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