Negotiations between unions and the government have resumed, leading to a halt in ambulance workers' strike actions.

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In light of this, GMB has called off the planned ambulance strikes and will instead begin negotiations for pay increases over the existing budgets for this year and the next. Rachel Harrison, GMB National Secretary, commented on the situation and said that there had been a 'huge shift' in the government's stance towards pay. They will be sitting down for talks, which are due to begin next week.



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In response to the strikes, the Department for Health and Social Care have agreed to reopen pay talks with unions, averting the two-day strike of ambulance staff. GMB, which represents NHS and ambulance workers, have reported a 'huge shift' in the government's stance on wages, and have been assured that money for pay increases is available for this year and next. Rachel Harrison, GMB National Secretary, declared that the Health Secretary, Steve Barclay, has agreed to talks, which will begin next week.



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