Latest updates: Mark Harper says minimum service level legislation may help ‘in medium term’ but not for current action
According to a story in the Sun today, ministers are considering trying to resolve public sector strikes by sticking to the pay deals on offer but making other working conditions more generous. In their story Harry Cole and Ryan Sabey report:
Ministers are seriously considering offering increased holiday allowances, pension benefits and bonuses.
Whitehall sources say the government will “hold firm” over pay with healthcare and transport unions believing additional benefits could break the deadlock.
Continue reading…Latest updates: Mark Harper says minimum service level legislation may help ‘in medium term’ but not for current actionAccording to a story in the Sun today, ministers are considering trying to resolve public sector strikes by sticking to the pay deals on offer but making other working conditions more generous. In their story Harry Cole and Ryan Sabey report:Ministers are seriously considering offering increased holiday allowances, pension benefits and bonuses.Whitehall sources say the government will “hold firm” over pay with healthcare and transport unions believing additional benefits could break the deadlock. Continue reading…