00:00Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged Unite to call off the Birmingham bin strike. The Chancellor
00:05described the dispute as a real nightmare for both residents and businesses alike. Workers
00:11who are part of the union have voted to extend industrial action into September 2026. The
00:17row centres on the loss of a waste officer role. Unite says some staff face pay cuts
00:22of up to £8,000. However, Birmingham City Council disputes that figure and says it has
00:28reached the limit of what it can offer. The council leader says a resolution is needed
00:33but warns equal pay red lines remain. Unite has said previous proposals were
00:39reduced and unacceptable to their members.
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