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# cranes in the sky

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'It's 2017 - this is expected': Crane drivers the latest workers to push for major pay rises

Unite is looking for a 10% pay increase for workers.

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May 1st 2017, 8:00 AM

2016 was a good year for jobs, with a jump in construction roles

However, businesses have been warned to prepare for the potential consequences of Brexit.

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Jan 12th 2017, 5:23 PM