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Bin strike ends as offer accepted | Bin strike ends as offer accepted |
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Refuse workers in Leeds have voted to end the city's bin strike after walking out in a pay dispute 11 weeks ago. | Refuse workers in Leeds have voted to end the city's bin strike after walking out in a pay dispute 11 weeks ago. |
The decision comes after a series of talks between council officials and unions. | The decision comes after a series of talks between council officials and unions. |
Hundreds of workers walked out on 7 September over claims by the unions that a new pay system would lead to a wage cut of up to £5,000. | Hundreds of workers walked out on 7 September over claims by the unions that a new pay system would lead to a wage cut of up to £5,000. |
The dispute has seen rubbish piling up in the streets with concerns about rats and the public health effect. | The dispute has seen rubbish piling up in the streets with concerns about rats and the public health effect. |