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Image for article: Punjab: Ropar sanitation crisis deepens as workers’ strike enters 5th day - The TribuneOngoing

Punjab: Ropar sanitation crisis deepens as workers’ strike enters 5th day - The Tribune

2 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 10, 2026, 9:49 AM ET
tribuneindia.com(opens in a new tab)

Sanitation workers in Ropar district continued their strike for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, leading to piles of garbage accumulating ...

INDIA
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Gurugram sanitation crisis deepens as <b>workers</b>&#39; <b>strike</b> enters Day 9 - Hindustan TimesOngoing

Gurugram sanitation crisis deepens as workers' strike enters Day 9 - Hindustan Times

2 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 09, 2026, 6:04 PM ET
hindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)

RWAs across several sectors reported overflowing garbage and irregular waste collection as protesting workers warned of an indefinite strike.

INDIA
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
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3 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 09, 2026, 6:09 AM ET
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Ahead of the local elections on Thursday, BBC Politics Midlands asked five candidates standing in Birmingham about the city bin strike. Tap link in @ ...

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Image for article: Cynicism and optimism over end to Birmingham bin strikeOngoing

Cynicism and optimism over end to Birmingham bin strike

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 28, 2026, 8:02 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

They accuse the city council's ruling Labour group of cynical timing in sharing news of a potential breakthrough so close to election day. The city's ...

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Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Teamsters California Calls for SB 1371 Passage to Hold Waste Contractors AccountableStatus Unknown

Teamsters California Calls for SB 1371 Passage to Hold Waste Contractors Accountable

18 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 10:51 PM ET
teamster.org(opens in a new tab)

This will incentivize sanitation contractors to resolve the strikes they cause much faster. “Workers don't choose to strike — we are forced to by ...

3,000 workers
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Image for article: Water and Wastewater workers in Saskatoon deliver strong strike mandatePlanned

Water and Wastewater workers in Saskatoon deliver strong strike mandate

19 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 6:30 AM ET
cupe.ca(opens in a new tab)

... strike mandate, with nearly 90% voting in favour of strike action. CUPE 47 represents City of Saskatoon workers at the water and wastewater ...

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Image for article: Water and Wastewater <b>workers</b> in Saskatoon deliver strong <b>strike</b> mandate - CUPEPlanned

Water and Wastewater workers in Saskatoon deliver strong strike mandate - CUPE

21 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 21, 2026, 4:54 PM ET
cupe.ca(opens in a new tab)

Members of CUPE 47 have delivered an overwhelming strike mandate, with nearly 90% voting in favour of strike action.

CANADA
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Collector intervenes: Sriramareddy water scheme workers resume dutiesSettled

Collector intervenes: Sriramareddy water scheme workers resume duties

22 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 20, 2026, 2:41 AM ET
thehansindia.com(opens in a new tab)

Anantapur: Workers engaged in the Sriramareddy Drinking Water Scheme have called off their strike and resumed duties following the release of ...

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New Jersey American Water workers threatening to strike - YouTube

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 02, 2026, 6:29 PM ET
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Union leaders are urging residents in seven New Jersey counties to stock up on bottled water as workers at New Jersey American Water threaten to ...

Planned
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Image for article: Birmingham bin strike row spills over into CoventryOngoing

Birmingham bin strike row spills over into Coventry

48 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 25, 2026, 9:50 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

About 50 members of the union Unite took part in a protest outside a full meeting of Labour-controlled Coventry City Council on Tuesday. They were ...

50 workers
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Image for article: Birmingham bin <b>workers</b>&#39; <b>strike</b>: why did it start and when will it end? - The GuardianOngoing

Birmingham bin workers' strike: why did it start and when will it end? - The Guardian

61 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 12, 2026, 9:18 AM ET
theguardian.com(opens in a new tab)

Unite union began all-out strike more than a year ago and city remains without full waste collection service.

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Image for article: 'We deserve better after a year of all-out Birmingham bin strike'Ongoing

'We deserve better after a year of all-out Birmingham bin strike'

62 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 11, 2026, 6:44 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Householders describe recycling piled up in homes, sporadic waste collections and rat problems.

Start: Jan 6
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Image for article: Bin <b>workers</b> in Dartford to vote on <b>strike</b> after rejected pay offer from FCC EnvironmentPlanned

Bin workers in Dartford to vote on strike after rejected pay offer from FCC Environment

65 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 07, 2026, 5:44 PM ET
kentonline.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Bin workers could soon strike after turning down a pay offer which they have branded as “poverty wages”. More than 45 staff in Dartford on the ...

45 workers
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No Cookies | Sky News Australia

68 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 05, 2026, 1:54 AM ET
skynews.com.au(opens in a new tab)

Street cleaners, waste collectors and parking ticket inspectors are expected to be among those preparing to take strike action. Rubbish bins could go ...

AUSTRALIA
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Image for article: UPDATE - <b>Strike</b> Notice from International Brotherhood of Electrical <b>Workers</b> Local 47Planned

UPDATE - Strike Notice from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47

74 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 26, 2026, 8:33 PM ET
cityoforange.org(opens in a new tab)

IBEW Local 47 represents City employees in the Maintenance & Crafts and Water Division.During the anticipated strike, Orange residents and businesses ...

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Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Injunction bars blocking of Birmingham bin lorries as <b>strike</b> goes on - BBCOngoing

Injunction bars blocking of Birmingham bin lorries as strike goes on - BBC

77 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 24, 2026, 1:04 PM ET
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Agency worker collections have been disrupted on several occasions over allegations striking workers had blocked lorries from leaving depots. The ...

350 workers
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Image for article: 'I'm losing my home over Birmingham bin strike'Ongoing

'I'm losing my home over Birmingham bin strike'

82 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 19, 2026, 6:09 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Striking bin worker Maxine Stanley says she will still "stand strong" despite financial pressures.

Start: Jan 6350 workers
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Image for article: Birmingham bin <b>strike</b>: &#39;We are determined to fight until we win&#39; | CounterfireOngoing

Birmingham bin strike: 'We are determined to fight until we win' | Counterfire

87 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 14, 2026, 8:44 AM ET
counterfire.org(opens in a new tab)

... workers picket line. Photo: @unitewestmids / X. Michael Lavalette spoke with Matthew Reid, Unite Convenor at Birmingham City Council whose members ...

Start: Jan 6
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