Bitter Blow as Local Government Employers Say ‘No’ to Pay Rise

21 Jan 2010

Brian Strutton, GMB National Secretary for local government said, “I am shocked at the arrogance of the employers and their total disrespect for council staff.  The employers plead poverty but are not able to produce any evidence to back up their claims.  I simply do not believe that they cannot afford any pay rise at all. GMB and the other TUs will be holding urgent meetings over the next two weeks to determine our plan of action and I will keep members informed.

Brian Strutton

Brian Strutton
National Secretary - Public Services Section