Perks could be given to public sector workers out on strike in an attempt to settle the conflict, government sources reportedly said.
The country has been hit by industrial action over recent month that has included nurses, ambulance staff and public transport workers choosing to strike.
As the long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions continue into the new year, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and 14 train operators will stage two 48-hour walkouts from Tuesday and Friday while drivers in the Aslef union will strike on Thursday.
