Liz Truss “war” on civil service workers

Commenting on proposals by Conservative leadership contender Liz Truss to “wage a war” by cutting pay, conditions and trade union facility time for working people in the civil service, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Dedicated key workers will be alarmed that their pay and holidays are under attack. They need a Prime Minister who will deal with the cost of living crisis by getting wages rising.

“Facility time saves money for employers. It provides structures for workplace consultation and allows problems to be resolved before they escalate.

“You will not get better services from a demoralised workforce, stuck on worse pay and conditions. And the people who rely on these services will suffer too.”