The Hull city council intends to fire its entire workforce of 6,700 employees in order to re-employ them under worse working conditions and lower pay. Trade unions are preparing large scale actions against the municipality.
English: http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/unite-to-oppose-plans-by-hull-council-to-sack ...
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