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Union's strike threat

Unison is seeking urgent talks with Cheshire West and Chester Council over pay cuts for staff working unsociable hours.

Unison is seeking urgent talks with Cheshire West and Chester Council over pay cuts for staff working unsociable hours, under plans to avert further strike action at the authority.

Trade unions have taken a range of actions against the authority this year, including strikes and an overtime ban. Teresa Connally, Unison branch secretary, conceded the council had agreed to consider the unions' proposals at its next staffing committee on 28 May, but warned

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