We speak to Karen from PCS Unions, as passport office staff begin 5 weeks of industrial action...

It's in a row over pay, conditions, job security and pensions.

03 April 2023

5 minutes

This clip is from

Matt Bailey—Metro reliability, passport strikes and football reaction (03/04/2023)

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