WORKERS in Warrington have started their second day of strikes today, protesting against a real-terms 'pay cut.'

The striking workers, who are part of BT Group, started their industrial action on Friday, July 29, and continue it today.

Those striking include BT call centre workers, who have gone on strike for the first time during this period of industrial action.

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Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) made the decision to collect for foodbanks as it was reported that 14 million people in this country risk starvation.

Of those striking in Warrington, Tracy Buckley has been working for BT Group for 36 years, and she says the cost of living crisis has hit everyone, and workers just want to be fairly compensated.

Tracy said: "This isn't about workers being greedy, or being awkward - just pay us enough to feed our family, pay us enough to heat our homes."

It has been reported that BT has made a profit of £1.2 billion, and has given its CEO, Philip Jansen, a 32 per cent pay rise.

According to Tracy, who is a CWU rep, the pay increase of £1,500 that has been imposed by BT represents between a two and five per cent pay rise - which is below inflation, and therefore a real-terms pay cut.

CWU Deputy General Secretary Andy Kerr said: "On Friday, BT Group workers took strike action and received overwhelming support from the public.

"They showed their strength, but on Monday they will show their generosity.

"When corrupt politicians and overpaid bosses fall way short of the mark, it is working people who look after other working people."