Refuse workers in Sandwell are striking after being offered a 7.5% pay rise by employers Serco. Inflation is 8.7% and the company has just recorded profits of £237m. Who do you back?
There’s more on this in today’s #PoliticsMidlands at 10am on BBC1
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“Get round that table and start negotiating … local residents deserve better.”
Labour MP Paulette Hamilton MP says talks need to take place between unions and employers Serco to solve a pay dispute by refuse workers in Sandwell. #PoliticsMidlands
An increase in aggressive driving means cyclists are more likely to get killed or injured in Birmingham according to the region's cycling and walking Commissioner. Adam Tranter wants an urgent meeting after two cyclists died in hit and runs.
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“The political leadership need to step up. They need to speak to their paymasters in the GMB and get this sorted.”
West Brom Tory MP Shaun Bailey MP calls on Labour-run Sandwell Council to intervene to end a strike by refuse workers. #PoliticsMidlands
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Coming up next on BBC1 join Elizabeth Glinka and guests Shaun Bailey MP and Paulette Hamilton MP for today’s #PoliticsMidlands Sandwell bin strikes, small boats, “fleecehold” charges and BBC local radio cuts are on the agenda.
MPs have called for a re-think of plans to cut BBC local radio programmes and invest the money in online digital services.
Director of BBC Local Jason Horton defends the proposals in today’s #PoliticsMidlands at 10am on BBC1. What’s your view?
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“All power to the NUJ. They’re absolutely right in what they’re doing, they’ve got my full support.”
Conservative MP Shaun Bailey MP backs NUJ opposition to BBC local radio cuts. Labour’s Paulette Hamilton MP wants more consultation. #PoliticsMidlands
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