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Unions threaten action over public sector pay

Source: ITN

London : United Kingdom | 4 months ago

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Union leaders are warning of possible industrial action after Alistair Darling failed to rule out a pay freeze for public sector workers. The Chancellor said wage levels for Government staff, which will be announced within weeks, would have to reflect low levels of inflation and...

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