Birmingham bins worker injured by thrown object during strike

A Birmingham bins worker was injured by an object thrown during a strike picket at the Atlas Road depot. This incident occurred on the third day of an indefinite strike by the union Unite, which is in conflict with Birmingham City Council over job cuts. The council claims the worker has quit due to intimidation and that pickets are blocking bin trucks from leaving depots. In response, police are present to assist with operations, while the council urges respect and peaceful behavior from picketers. Unite disputes the council's claims, stating that service disruptions are due to staff shortages, not protests. They argue that the council is misplacing blame for the ongoing issues related to wage cuts affecting workers.