Military planners have been called in by the government to help solve the growing piles of bin bags and rubbish in Birmingham.
Birmingham bin workers are on strike who are about to vote on a “partial deal” to end the strike which started on 11 March and there is fears of an “ongoing public health risk.”
A government spokesperson said, “The government has already provided a number of staff to support the council with logistics and make sure the response on the ground is swift to address the associated public health risks.
“In light of the ongoing public health risk, a small number of office-based military personnel with operational planning expertise have been made available to Birmingham City Council to further support in this area.”
Unite General secretary Sharon Graham said, “Whilst it is helpful that the Government finally realised after weeks that they have a role in this dispute, the constant attacks and briefings against these low-paid bin workers is frankly a disgrace.
“It is important to reiterate the truth, as opposed to the lies being peddled in an attempt to distract.”
She added, “There is a significantly improved offer on the table for the workers, and I’m urging Unite to suspend their action and to accept that offer.”
