Scrapping the public sector pay cap wouldn’t cost half as much as you’d think…
New research shows the headline price of a pay rise for our nurses, teachers and civil servants doesn’t tell the whole picture.
New research shows the headline price of a pay rise for our nurses, teachers and civil servants doesn’t tell the whole picture.
Despite facing significant cuts, Salford Council is giving carers a significant pay hike. But it follows dedicated campaigning by workers and local activists.
The survey of 11,000 workers found that 17 per cent couldn’t afford to keep their homes warm, whilst 9 per were going without a regular daily meal.
If leaked reports are to be believed, the 1% pay freeze is finished – but not for everyone.
With opposition growing on all sides, how much longer can the PM hold out?
Downing Street has refused to deny its planning to end the 1 per cent freeze on public sector pay.
Workers say their take home pay has stayed the same for almost a decade.
He can call pay rises ‘selfish’ all he wants: austerity hasn’t worked.
Labour has pledged to scrap the pay cap
Lifting the pay cap would be beneficial for both the exchequer and the economy.