The GMB union is asking for a 15% rise for local staff on top of nationally agreed increase.
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The union wants a 15% pay rise for Blaby staff on top of a potential £1,925 increase on offer nationally.GMB bosses said staff were struggling with the cost of living, theLocal organiser Dave Warwick said: "Strike action is always a last resort, but our members are tired of being ignored by council top brass.
"A 15% pay increase on top of whatever is agreed nationally is not only unrealistic but unaffordable and unachievable for the local authority.
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