The TGWU general workers' union is continuing its campaign for pay increases for the cleaners who work in the Houses of Parliament. The union is warning of a another strike if Parliamentary officials don't get involved in the dispute between the union and a contract cleaning company. The workers are paid only £5.20 (7 euros 20 cents) an hour and have no sick pay, pension and only minimum holiday entitlement.
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