THE long-awaited resolution to the Birmingham bin strike is a testament to the strength and unity of the workers who have spent 15 months on the picket line.The impact of this dispute on their livelihoods, their families and their community should not be underestimated. And yet, throughout it all, the workers stood firm, backed by their union, Unite.They refused to accept the imposition of dramatic changes to their pay and conditions, and the deletion of health-and-safety-critical roles, without proper negotiation and agreement with the union.

THE long-awaited resolution to the Birmingham bin strike is a testament to the strength and unity of the workers who have spent 15 months on the picket line.

The impact of this dispute on their livelihoods, their families and their community should not be underestimated. And yet, throughout it all, the workers stood firm, backed by their union, Unite.

They refused to accept the imposition of dramatic changes to their pay and conditions, and the deletion of health-and-safety-critical roles, without proper negotiation and agreement with the union.

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