Equalpay

Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation

A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More

Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham council finance budget labour opposition strike oracle equalpay services

After a turbulent period marked by financial turmoil, Birmingham City Council has announced a significant milestone: it is no longer ‘bankrupt.’ This declaration brings a glimmer of hope to the city’s residents, though … Read More

Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham binworkers unite strike legalaction council dispute paycuts equalpay consultation

Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers engaged in a prolonged 13-month dispute, marking a new phase in the conflict over job roles and pay. Unite the union reports its members … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham council assets financialcrisis equalpay propertysale erdington apartments budget recovery

Birmingham City Council, currently grappling with a severe financial crisis, is preparing to sell a vacant four-storey office building near a high street to developers for conversion into residential apartments. This sale is … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 michellemccrossen equalpay unionactivism birmingham gmb payjustice discrimination cancerbattle tribunal legacy

A banner emblazoned with a single powerful word—Justice—stood proudly alongside the smiling, defiant face of Michelle McCrossen. With her auburn hair and lion-hearted courage, Michelle was a fierce union activist and a … Read More