#strike
Because nothing says progress like a picket line
#strike
Because nothing says progress like a picket line
Politicians and unions are like an old married couple who argue loudly in public but somehow never get divorced—just occasionally go on strike from each other. When a strike hits, politicians suddenly pretend they've always cared about the workers (“I once shook hands with a bus driver in 1993!”), while unions roll out demands longer than a CVS receipt. Meanwhile, the general public is just trying to figure out if they’ll still get their mail or if they need to start training a pigeon. It's all fun and games until someone mentions “collective bargaining” and the room clears faster than free donuts at a budget meeting.
Unite Boss Slams Government 'Inaction' as Birmingham Bin Strike Enters Crisis Mode
- Thursday, 03 April 2025
The Unite union boss, Sharon Graham, claims that the government is sitting on its hands over the Birmingham bin strike, allowing a dispute to escalate into farce. Graham wrote to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner that the government's statements on the dispute contain "false narratives" and that ministers are not taking action to resolve the issue. The dispute involves a planned restructuring of Birmingham's refuse service, which would see some workers losing pay.
