West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker urged Birmingham City Council and Unite to resolve the bin strikes before Tuesday’s full walkout.<br /><br />The strikes, ongoing since January over pay and conditions, have left streets “increasingly filthy.”<br /><br />Unite cited job losses as a key issue, while a petition with 4,000 signatures warned of worsening waste and pests.<br /><br />The council defended its offer but admitted more disruption was likely.
