Ambulance workers across the North West are set to go on strike before Christmas in a row over pay and "unsafe" staffing levels.
More than 10,000 staff members, including paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff are set to walk out in England and Wales - raising the threat of widespread industrial action in the NHS before Christmas.
The GMB said its members are due to strike across nine trusts, including those working for North West Ambulance, which serves Greater Manchester, the PA news agency reports.