Birmingham refuse workers extend indefinite strike until September 2026
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Unite refuse workers employed by Birmingham City Council have voted to extend their all-out strike for a further six months, keeping the indefinite work stoppage in place until September 2026. The dispute centres on pay cuts linked to the removal of the Waste Recycling and Collection Officer role and associated contract changes.
This alert was originally created on 23 February 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 12, 2026
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Completed
All effective dates have passed (legacy backfill)
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Affected Locations
- Birmingham, West Midlands
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