Article 72MS8 Garbage workers' union takes a stand for a full year

Garbage workers' union takes a stand for a full year

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In January 2025, garbage workers - called bin workers in the UK - began taking industrial action in the city of Birmingham. In March, an all-out strike kicked off. Since then, tens of thousands of tons of garbage have piled up on the streets, attracting vermin. Pest control businesses in Birmingham say this has been their busiest year on record. The World's Europe Correspondent Orla Barry has the story.

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