Birmingham bin workers to be balloted on deal to end strike

Unite, the union representing the workers, has called the government's approach during the strike a disgrace'

Bin workers will be balloted on a new deal to end the strike in Birmingham, although Unite has attacked the government and council's approach to the dispute as a disgrace".

Unite, whose bin worker members in the city have been on strike since last month, criticised the government for constant attacks and briefings against these low-paid bin workers" which it branded frankly a disgrace".