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Would-be first ministers urged to put public services ‘top of the list’

Union leaders at Unison made the plea in an open letter to the three candidates running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

Health negotiations ‘do not mean the dispute is over’, says union

Unions have agreed to postpone strike action during talks with the Government.

The Independent UK

More than 17,000 NHS consultants would vote to strike in ballot next month

The British Medical Association held a consultative ballot to find out if NHS consultants would be prepared to strike over pay and pensions. It will now proceed with a formal ballot next month

Daily Mirror

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Teachers blast Education Secretary Gillian Keegan over strike talks jibe

Teachers react with fury after Ms Keegan said other public unions had paused strike action but not the National Education Union

Evening Standard

Union calls off ambulance strikes for this week after Government agrees to pay talks

More than 13,000 ambulance workers were due to go on strike on March 6 and 8 but, after Unite joined Unison and the GMB in calling off the walk-outs, there will be a full service this upcoming week

Daily Mirror

Ambulance strikes in England called off by Unite union

Unite said it followed 'further assurances' from the government over pay talks but warned strike action could still resume

Wales Online

Critically ill patients rushed to hospital by TAXI due to crippling ambulance shortages

One scandal-hit service ferried 27 critical condition patients by cab. Each person was on a category 1 call, meaning they needed life-saving intervention or resuscitation

Daily Mirror

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Pay deal for ambulance workers could be on horizon after strikes suspended

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said he ‘wants to start talks ASAP’ with Unison and GMB unions.

The Independent UK

Unions suspend ambulance and NHS staff strikes next week after Government suggests pay rises could happen

Ambulance service and NHS blood and transport workers won't now strike next week in Newcastle and around the region

Chronicle Live

NHS strikes halted after Government agrees to offer workers an improved pay deal

The breakthrough means talks between NHS unions and ministers will start next week when almost 50,000 workers had planned walk-outs

Daily Mirror

Ambulance strikes suspended by GMB and Unison ahead of pay talks

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has told unions that there is cash available for potential pay rises.

The Independent UK

Three health unions call off strikes in England and agree to pay talks

GMB, Unison and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy take up offer of talks after government concessions

The Guardian - UK

Ambulance strikes called off in London after Government agrees to pay talks

Unison confirms strike next Wednesday will not go ahead

Evening Standard

Ambulance strikes suspended as government make 'huge shift'

The GMB union has suspended nationwide ambulance strikes planned for March 6 and 8

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The Guardian - UK

Health unions could call off strikes as Steve Barclay opens door to pay talks

Urgent discussions among unions in England on whether to accept offer to discuss one-off cost of living payment

Daily Mirror

Tories invite NHS unions to pay talks in potential breakthrough to avert strikes

Health unions have finally been called in for pay talks by the Government - a day after the GMB union said paramedics would attend only the most obviously life-threatening 999 calls during its next England-wide strike

Nottingham Post

Union 'dismayed' at Labour 'blocking' Nottinghamshire councillor from standing as MP

Labour says it has "robust processes" to make sure its candidates are "of the highest calibre"

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway healthcare workers urged to accept new pay offer

The Royal College of Nursing and Unison is recommending members take the latest deal from the Scottish Government

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The Independent UK

Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions continue as more disruption anticipated

Wales Online

Warning NHS strikes 'won’t end until proper pay talks held'

Representatives of 13 unions have written to Health Secretary Steve Barclay raising concerns about the Government’s handling of the pay dispute

The Guardian - UK

Mike Kalaher obituary

Other lives: Trade union official who spent 37 years as a negotiator and recruiter for Unison

The Guardian - UK

Social workers in England quitting in record numbers

Numbers fall for first time since 2017 despite increased need due to cost of living crisis

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Budget: Protests demand 'no cuts' to services and call for more money

Ahead of today's Edinburgh budget meeting, protesters dressed as characters from an Edwardian novel as they warned more cash was needed for the city.

The Guardian - UK

Up to 32,000 Unison NHS staff in England to strike on 8 March

Union hits out after it was excluded from talks between health secretary and Royal College of Nursing

Daily Mirror

Staff at EVERY ambulance service bar one to strike in England on new March date

Unison announced up to 32,000 NHS workers - including paramedics, nurses, blood collection workers, healthcare assistants, cleaners and porters - will down tools on the new March date.

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