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• Government should follow Foundation’s lead with early wage rate rise

  21-09-2022 23:30
  Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that the Living Wage Foundation has brought forward a rise in its hourly rates, with a £1 increase to £10.90 across the UK and by 90p to £11.95 in London, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
  “Low-paid workers are crying out for help. The government must follow the Foundation’s lead and bring forward an increase to the national minimum wage without delay. Waiting until April wou
  
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• UNISON reacts to government energy package for businesses and public sector bodies

  21-09-2022 12:54
  Commenting on the government’s plan to help cut energy costs for businesses, charities and public sector organisations, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
  “This package is too little too late. Public bodies are still vulnerable because of a general lack of cash.
  “Many schools, care homes, councils and hospitals have already had to make tough decisions, selling properties or cutting staff to afford their energy bills.
  “All this could have been avoided. Better
  
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