Overview

• The Lifford Lane depot was effectively shut down on May 9 during a 'megapicket' involving around 200 union members from across the UK.
• Unite bin workers have been on strike since March 11, protesting the council's plan to abolish a key role and impose pay cuts of up to £8,000.
• Birmingham City Council declared a major incident on March 31 due to 17,000 tonnes of uncollected waste, with public health concerns growing.
• Union leaders warn the strike could extend into the summer, criticizing the council for failing to present a satisfactory offer during stalled negotiations.
• The dispute has drawn national attention, with union leaders framing it as part of a broader fight against wage cuts and austerity measures.