Birmingham strike: How much do bin workers get paid?

At the end of the 19th century, an article in New York magazine Harper ́s defined the English city of Birmingham as “the best governed city in the world.” It then enjoyed cleaning in Victorian suburbs, public services... even a university. The second city in the United Kingdom, with 1.2 million inhabitants, today suffers its sixth week of garbage strike. Rats and flies roam the mountains of waste bags that flood some streets—those of the most di…

Birmingham strike: How much do bin workers get paid?

At the heart of the dispute are the Waste Recycling and Collection Officers, who were paid more than some other bin workers.

Housing group to help clear rubbish build-up from Birmingham bin strikes

As ongoing strike action continues to disrupt waste collection services across Birmingham, staff from Solihull-based housing association Platform Housing Group have stepped in to support affected communities.

How Much Do Bin Workers Make in the UK? Insight into the Birmingham Strike.

Bin workers in Birmingham are striking, and rubbish is piling up across the two areas. Now people are asking, what do these workers earn for doing their job? The crux of the matter, primarily, is to remove one position Waste Recycling and Collection Officers (WRCOs) which get paid more than most of the bin crew....