Unite

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics

This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 birmingham council tips recycling festive openinghours waste strike megapicket unite

Birmingham City Council has announced extended opening hours for all household waste centres across the city during the busy festive season. Starting Sunday, 21 December, all five council tips will be open from 7am to 9pm on … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 binstrike protest intimidation councillors birmingham negotiation unite localpolitics yakoob afsar

Two controversial local figures have sparked outrage after threatening to hold protests outside the homes and workplaces of city councillors amid a year-long bin workers’ strike. Solicitor Akhmed Yakoob and his associate … Read More

Saturday, November 22, 2025 birmingham binstrikes wastecollection industrialaction unite job&talent council refuse paydispute picketlines

Birmingham City Council has responded decisively to ongoing and expanding bin strikes by showcasing significant improvements in waste collection despite industrial action. Unite the Union has warned that the strike action … Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham labour council strike unite resignations politicalcrisis finance bins localgovernment

Birmingham Labour’s hold on power is under serious threat after a series of resignations, defections, and absences led to a dramatic vote loss at the city council’s recent full meeting. The turmoil stems largely from ongoing … Read More