Ambulance strikes have been called off for the time being.
Unite today joined Unison and the GMB in cancelling walk – outs planned for March 6 and 8.
Stopping industrial action has been attributed to a ‘huge shift in the government’s position”.
The government has agreed to re – open pay talks for this and the next financial year.
Rachel Harrison GMB national secretary said: “It is understood the negotiations will proceed on the understanding the government will discuss a one-off cost-of-living payment for the current financial year, which ends in April, as well as a brand new pay deal for 2023-24″.
It is thought the Royal College of Nursing will also be brought back into wider pay discussions, instead of holding separate talks with ministers.
“However the strike will return with a vengeance should talks break down,” said Ms Harrison.
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