Rising prices plus public sector cuts equals the Con-Dem double
whammy
17 August 2010
Commenting on the latest inflation figures which remain high
above the government’s target, Unite joint general secretary, Derek
Simpson, said: "Rising prices plus public sector cuts is the
Con-Dem double whammy for working people.
"The double threat of inflation and brutal cuts to public services,
sure to send unemployment soaring, is a poisonous mix for Britain's
economy. Workers will struggle to keep up with the cost of basic
necessities while the Con-Dems attack Britain's public
services.
"Unite expects employers who can afford fair wage increases not to
use the overall economic picture as an excuse to squeeze workers'
pay. Over the last two years employees across the private sector
have made sacrifices to help keep their companies in business.
Workers at BAA are a prime example where Unite was forced to hold
an industrial action ballot to get the parties back around the
table to negotiate a fair settlement that the company could have
afforded to agree months ago, sparing the public much anxiety."
ENDS
Contact: Ciaran Naidoo 07768 931 315
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