Motion text
That this House regrets the formal breakdown of negotiations to end the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham; further regrets the continued hardship placed on residents of Birmingham by missed collections, widespread fly-tipping and threats to the environment and public health; expresses profound concern over recent findings that the Government-appointed commissioners have executive powers to reject settlement offers verbally agreed upon by Unite and Birmingham City Council officials, contradicting previous Government statements on its role in the dispute; calls on the Government to clarify the extent of its involvement in Birmingham City Council’s decision-making processes throughout the failed negotiations; urges the Government to leverage the role that it is actively undertaking to secure a fair settlement for essential frontline workers, discourage unfair fire-and-rehire practices and ensure that Birmingham City Council’s waste management service is restored to its full capacity; and calls on the Government to amend the remit of the commissioners to restore Birmingham City Council’s ability to settle the dispute, or to recall them with immediate effect.
Signatures (6)
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These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.