Unions warn of more strikes
Unions have warned that strikes by public sector workers in the row over pensions will continue following a day of walkouts and protests by tens of thousands of employees.
PCS union: The Government refuses to negotiate
The General Secretary of the Public and Commercial Services union, Mark Serwotka, says his members are on strike because the changes the government is making to the pensions of public sector workers are unnecessary and unfair.
He said yesterday's Queen's Speech showed how out of touch the government is with the majority of public sector workers who "don't go on strike lightly."
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A view from the picket lines
Have today's public sector strikes had the desired impact or did they simply fall short?
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Union leaders warn of more strikes after day of action
Unions have warned that strikes by public sector workers in the row over pensions will continue following a day of walkouts and protests.
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Britain's borders prepare for strike action
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