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‘This mobilisation is historic’

Hundreds travel to Birmingham to join ‘mega picket’ of striking refuse workers and supporters

Striking refuse workers in Birmingham, May 9, 2025 [Pic: Henry Fowler, Strike Map ©]

STRIKING refuse workers and their supporters staged a massive mega picket that shut down a Birmingham bin depot in a bold show of unity today.

Hundreds travelled from across the country to stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers, who have been on indefinite strike since March 11.

In the early morning, protesters declared victory after shutting down one of Birmingham’s key depots at Lifford Lane.

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