“The loss of another 24,000 jobs from the public sector in the last quarter alone spells a bleak Christmas for those families and for families relying on vital NHS and local council services” said Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary today.
The UNISON chief went on to say:
“We know that the Government plans to cut more public sector jobs in the New Year. The Olympic and Christmas boost has given some welcome short-term relief to the unemployed, but the Government must act now to create sustainable growth and jobs. “
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