UNION bosses were pleased with the efforts of Wyre Forest local government workers as services were hit by a national strike over pay yesterday.

Schools, libraries, social services, leisure services and refuse collections were affected as employees formed picket lines in protest at a three per cent pay offer - half the figure members of UNISON, GMB and TGW believe they deserve. workers on the picket line outside social services offices in Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, yesterday.

Worcestershire UNISON secretary Adrian Gregson was in Kidderminster yesterday and told the Shuttle/Times and News the Glades swimming pool was closed, the library was due to close and some schools had not opened.

"We're very pleased with the support we've had," he added.