Christmas 'next big hurdle' for striking Birmingham binmen as Unite boss reveals way forwardStriking bin workers say Christmas will be their 'next big hurdle'Onay Kasab With Bin Workers Outside The Office Of Shabana MahmoodA union boss has praised striking Birmingham bin workers who are aware that Christmas will be their "next big hurdle" and potentially "horrendous" on their pockets. ‌The Grade 4 Perry Barr driver, who said the all-out bin strike had affected him personally and financially, said Christmas will be the "next big hurdle". View Image Birmingham binman Mike Masters (Image: Harry Leach/BirminghamLive)"Birthdays have to be cancelled and the next big hurdle around the corner is Christmas," he said. Unite boss on next steps to end strikeOnay Kasab, Unite's national lead officer, praised his members for their resilience. We contacted Ms Mahmood's office and Birmingham City Council for comment.