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Thousands of people marched through Leeds on Wednesday as teachers, train drivers and other union members walked out as they push for higher pay, better working conditions and they try to protect the right to strike.
It was the latest strike which has already seen paramedics and nursing staff take strike action with Yorkshire postal workers, rail workers and bus drivers having also walked out over the last few months.
