Wales' ambulance strike pay talks continue - Unite leader

Key Facts

• Image source, PA Media | Getty Images Image caption, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she was due to meet with Health Minister Eluned Morgan on Sunday The leader of the Unite union has said she is meeting Wales' health minister on Sunday, on the eve of an ambulance service walkout in a row over pay.
• Unite, which represents about 25% of all ambulance staff in Wales, said on Friday that members planned to strike unless a better deal was agreed over the weekend.
• Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Military personnel are being drafted in to help drive ambulances during Unite's planned strike on Monday Ms Morgan has offered health unions an extra 3% on top of the £1,400 already promised.
• The Welsh government said: "We are pleased by the initial reception to the enhanced pay offer made to health trade unions, and we continue to engage with them on a number of non-pay commitments to enhance staff well-being.

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