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Council Workers Vote on Strike | Leeds News
Two hundred thousand council and school workers in England and Wales are poised to strike over a rejected 3.3% pay offer, with Unison union leaders slamming the deal as insufficient after years of wage erosion. From teaching assistants to librarians, these essential workers face potential walkouts as early as fall if the ballot—set to conclude in early August—goes in favor of action. Union chief Andrea Egan emphasized the toll of austerity and rising demands, warning that without a better offer, strike action may become inevitable as staff struggle to be fairly compensated for keeping vital…
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