Government introduces controversial anti-strike legislation to 'ensure a basic level of service' during walkouts
Grant Shapps suggested that he hoped the Government would never need to enforce minimum safety levels.Mr Shapps previously said in a statement: "We hugely value the work of our public services and we’re reaching out to unions to have an honest conversation on pay, conditions and reform.
However, unions have already hit back, with GMB saying the anti-strike legislation is a "desperate" move. "NHS staff and ambulance workers are on the frontline of this crisis every day, looking after people across the country, and should have the right to stand up for themselves and the health service we all depend on."Picture: Alamy
The shadow future of work secretary said: "These proposals are unworkable and unserious from a dead-end government. It's insulting to key workers that Rishi Sunak thinks that threatening teachers and nurses with the sack will end strikes.
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