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Radio Ulster,6 mins

"Inflation, cost of living and lack of pay rises" forcing strikes

Good Morning Ulster

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BBC Good Morning Ulster reporter, Harry McCathie, spoke to Norman Cunningham, Unite's lead representative in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service who has worked in the health service for 38 years. Mr. Cunningham stressed that "inflation, cost of living and lack of pay rises" have combined to bring health service staff to the point of strike.

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