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Unite’s reaction to the government’s latest statement on public sector pensions

Unite’s reaction to the government’s latest statement on public sector pensions

Unite assistant general secretary, Gail Cartmail said:

"The government have resorted to plucking figures out of the air to justify its refusal to negotiate constructively with the unions. If Danny Alexander and Francis Maude are so concerned about the impact of the strike on the economy, why are they refusing to make any attempt to negotiate further?

"We have resisted negotiating through the media because we prefer to sit across a table. The government has been a repeat offender, choosing to negotiate by megaphone and then offer too little, too late."

ENDS

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