UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, reacting to Tory Leader David
Cameron’s comments that he would be ‘happy’ to tighten anti-union laws to
stop public sector workers striking over a pay freeze, said:
“This is typical of Cameron’s Tories who are reverting to type. Instead of
attacking their rich friends in the city who caused the recession, they turn their
fire on ordinary hard-working public servants.
“Let’s not forget that public service workers have been out in all weather, who
day in day out, care for the sick, children, vulnerable, elderly, keep our streets
clean and safe, and make sure we have heating and lighting. They should be
supported by all politicians, not denigrated.
“We already have the toughest strike laws in Europe. Now we have Cameron
signalling industrial strife, he would far rather pick a fight with the unions than
spell out exactly what are his policies on the public services. This will be a
huge turn-off for public sector workers and the people who rely on those
services.”