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Birmingham bin strike to continue after union rejects council's offer

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Strike action by bin workers in Birmingham has left rubbish piling up on streets.

Unite has been campaigning against plans to cut the post of waste recycling and collection officer (WRCO) The union claims it will lead to around 150 of its members having their pay cut by up to 8,000 a year.

But the council has disputed the figures, saying only 17 workers will be affected.

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