A Tyseley bin worker summed it up nicely: “We’ve taken the lead, but it’s only half time.
”As Unite the Union won its High Court victory against the illegal redundancy notices issued by Labour-run Birmingham council, it’s another round to the bin workers. Judge Fraser, referring to chaos in the council, said: “Neither party (councillors or officers) comes out of this sorry saga with any credit at all.” The public can now see even more clearly who caused this mess.
The court ruling may be a window where bosses are sacked and the council come to a just deal - and we hope for the best - or it may be a window for the courts and council to plan to attack the workers again. So workers must be prepared to resume the fight. The tremendous ballot result of 92% in favour of action gives a platform to resume the battle if it arises.
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