Melbourne families drowning in rubbish as council workers strike for pay rise

Thousands of Melbourne families are engulfed in rubbish as council workers strike for better pay, halting bin collections. About 70 workers in Darebin, Merri-bek, and Hume are demanding a 10 percent pay rise, citing falling wages over the past four years. Residents face weeks of uncollected waste amid ongoing negotiations between councils and the union.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by 7 News