Workers set for two-day strike

3:03pm Thursday 3rd July 2008

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SCHOOL cooks, bin men and social workers could bring the town to a halt as they walk out on a two-day strike over pay.

Members of public sector union Unison will be on picketlines across the town on July 16 and 17 over a pay offer of 2.45 per cent.

Dave Prentis, Unison general secretary, said: “This decision has not been taken lightly, but years of pay cuts and recent hikes in fuel, food and housing costs has left them with little choice.

“The employers must realise that we mean business. They must also understand they can resolve this dispute by coming up with a decent offer. Our members are loyal public service workers and our case for fair pay is strong.”

Warrington Borough Council refused to comment on the planned strike action.