#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.
Birmingham Bin Strike: Government Accused of Sitting on Hands as Unite Boss Demands Action
- Thursday, 03 April 2025
The government is not taking action to resolve the Birmingham bin strike, according to Unite general secretary Sharon Graham. She claims that "false narratives" have been used in government statements on the dispute and that the government-appointed commissioner Max Caller is making decisions without union involvement. Graham says that the council's proposals would see 50 workers lose £8,000 a year and about 20 lose £2,000 per annum. The local authority rejects this claim, saying only 17 workers would face up to a £6,000 loss per year.
