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  The call comes as thousands of health, care, school and other public sector workers, belonging to UNISON and 14 other unions, are to take strike action today, following the […]

And reckless talk like this will prompt even more essential workers to quit for pastures new. "This is an out-of-touch, out-of-ideas government. The case for an […]

Chancellor must invest in wages

It’s even worse for public service employees. “Ministers have to understand that unless workers are paid fairly to help them weather increased prices, essential services will never recover for […]

New figures show why wages must rise

Economy won’t thrive without investment in services and staff

Ministers must find the money

Essential workers need to hear about pay as inflation outstrips funding

"But flagging wages in the public sector matter to each and every one of us. Without enough workers, public services can't support, protect and care for communities, and society suffers. "The […]

Government has no grasp of real people’s lives

UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea responds to reports that public sector pay awards could be capped at 2% in the coming months.

“The country can’t take any more. Workers can’t take any more. Only a general election, can get rid of this bunch of chancers […]

The workers, including those who help organise the awarding of grades, will strike from Friday to Sunday (31 […]

Cabinet shares responsibility with Boris Johnson for state of the UK

“Without decent wages, the UK risks its public services falling apart, as key workers call it quits and opt for better paid, less stressful work elsewhere.” Notes to editors […]