Coventry council strike intensifies

Workers at Coventry Council, including school admissions officers and street cleaners began a two week strike today.

Since our previous coverage the action has escalated, with a spokesmen from Unison stating that workers at the council could be on strike non-stop for as much as six weeks.

The "single salary review" imposed by the council affects thousands of staff, with many suffering pay reductions of up to £9,000.

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