A union representing police staff at Cheshire Constabulary says the planned New Year's Eve strike was called off so a revised proposal can be considered by its members.
Unison's decision to suspend the 24-hour strike was taken on Tuesday (December 23) following 'constructive dialogue'.
Emergency call handlers, some PCSOs, custody officers, and forensic staff were upset at proposals that would have meant having to work on their days off for no extra pay.
Previously, staff could volunteer to give up their rest days during times of peak demand but were paid overtime.
A Unison spokesperson said: “Unison, which represents thousands of civilian police staff across the North West, met with representatives of Cheshire Police to discuss the Allocation of Resources policy and staff concerns regarding rest day working.
"Following constructive dialogue in which both parties worked hard to reach a resolution, a revised proposal was tabled and on this basis we have suspended the planned strike action due to take place on 31st December in order to commence full consultation with our members on the new proposals."
Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed the strike had been cancelled following talks which were 'continuing'.
Assistant Chief Constable Guy Hindle said in a statement: "The Constabulary recognises the right of those police staff who are union members to engage in industrial action, but we remain committed to delivering those essential services which protect the public from risk and harm."
