The number of council employees earning six - figure salaries jumped by nearly a fifth last year, figures show. (politics.co.uk)
They are members of more than six different public sector unions, representing teachers, civil servants, NHS staff, local council employees and firefighters. (bbc.co.uk)
He aimed to set about rebuilding the city's reputation, cutting the council tax, improving services and attracting jobs and investment, while reducing the number of council employees by 5,000. (en.wikipedia.org)