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Southampton social worker strike in pictures

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Yesterday, social workers in Southampton went on strike to protest against cuts of up to 5.5% to their pay. They are the first social workers to go on strike since the government introduced its spending cut plans last year.

Council leader Royston Smith has claimed social workers striking over salary cuts in Southampton are only doing it because they are on full pay from unions.

Meanwhile, Community Care can also reveal the council is facing over 300 claims of unfair dismissal from social workers and other staff.

Talks at the council remain deadlocked and further strikes are scheduled for next Wednesday.

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Chants go up at the social worker"s pay cut protest in #Southampton. (mp3)

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More pictures after the jump...


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