TRADE unionists from Bolton are to attend a special European forum to discuss low pay in the work place.

Members of UNISON will join with other groups such as the Trades Union Council and Oxfam for the four day event in London, on Thursday, October 14.

Former MP Tony Benn, film maker Ken Loach and journalist John Pilger are some of the speakers due to attend.

Martin Challender, secretary of the Bolton Metro branch of UNISON, said: "A forum like this is very much needed."