Commenting on new research published by the TUC today (Tuesday) showing widespread poverty for public sector workers’ families, UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said: “This is no way to run vital public services.
“Those providing care, looking after our health, keeping us safe and providing education shouldn’t need to worry about simply making ends meet for their families.
“Holding down public sector pay for years to come could make the cost-of-living crisis deepen.
“But it will also drive people into better paid sectors, leaving struggling public services on the brink.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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