The heads of Britain's largest unions met with Prime Minister David Cameron, in an effort to find a agreement on cuts. Unions have threatened large strikes if cuts are not stopped. One leader said that they had to protect their members and other citizens. While some government officials want to find a compromise, others are pushing for restrictions that would limit the unions' power. A spokesman for the prime Minister says that they want to work to prevent a strike.
See "David Cameron promises 'constructive dialogue' with unions", James Kirkup, Telegraph, December 19, 2010