UK government seeks to impose a pay freeze on most staff – which, with inflation at 3.9%, effectively means a pay cut
police and justice
Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard
A freeze would mean a pay cut in real terms, as inflation is rising by all measures
The decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs Council for England and Wales and will help to safeguard operational capability
The union was giving evidence to Westminster’s justice select committee’s inquiry into the future of the service
Employers offer nothing to address ‘the ongoing scandal of low pay in our police forces’, says UNISON
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