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Mass July 10 rally could see millions strike
Unions consider co-ordinated pay cuts fight

TRADE unions are making plans to challenge Con-Dem pay cuts with a summer strike that could see millions of workers walk out together.

Members of five unions could take action on July 10 over the Tory-led government’s attacks on public-sector pay, the Star understands.

National Union of Teachers members have already voted for a summer strike and the union may decide to join the walkout at its next executive meeting.

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