Sentences with phrase «by public sector workers»

Because far from causing the government much political grief, today's strikes by public sector workers are actually rather politically convenient.

He recalled his time as a council leader, and spoke of «the enormous commitment by public sector workers in delivering key services».

But those moves will do little to alleviate public anger over the rise, which is well above the one per cent pay rise being received by public sector workers.

PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said the action by public sector workers was about «demonstrating that they've had enough».

The source said the pay cap was brought in to «deal with the mess we inherited from Labour» and acknowledged the «hard work and sacrifice» made by public sector workers, saying jobs had been protected and the deficit reduced by three quarters.

Then Wednesday will see a massive walkout by public sector workers protesting against cuts to their pensions arrangements.

Union leaders said they were «overwhelmed» by support after a strike by public sector workers caused widespread disruption.

Labour leader Ed Miliband said the industrial action taken by public sector workers today was «a sign of failure on signs».

Britain's trade unions are gathering in Manchester today for the annual TUC congress with the threat of the biggest mass strikes by public sector workers since the poll tax riots of 1990.

Under the reforms, outside organisations could bid for work including» mutual» companies formed by public sector workers and based on the John Lewis Partnership, the department store chain partly owned by its staff.

Unions have warned that strikes by public sector workers in the row over pensions will continue following a day of walkouts and protests.

Budget cuts could prompt mass strikes by public sector workers and protests similar to the poll tax riots of 1990, the country's top trade union warns.