United Kingdom - Agency workers join strike by bin workers - November 30, 2025

On 1 December, there will be a rally in support of Birmingham bin workers on the first day of strike action by agency workers employed by Job & Talent. In an unprecedented development, the workers who are directly employed by Birmingham council will now be joined on picket lines by agency workers employed by Job & Talent on the refuse contract. The Job & Talent workers voted in favour of strike action over bullying, harassment and the threat of blacklisting at the council’s refuse department.

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