The ver.di services union is planning a series of warning strikes across the country to support its claim for improved salaries for social services workers. Youth and childcare workers as well as those working with the disabled and in social services in hospitals are being mobilised to secure levels of pay that recognise the invaluable work that they do. Around 240000 employees in local government would be affected along with a further 500000 working for various non-profit and church organisations.
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Warning strikes planned in social services
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