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25/11/2014
Unison Calls On Welsh Assembly To Reject Pay Rise
Public sector workers' union Unison has called on the Welsh assembly to reject a proposed pay rise of £10,000.
It follows the news that an independent panel has recommended an 18% pay increase for assembly members following the next general election in 2016. This would increase their pay from £54,000 to £64,000.
The panel reported the pay increase reflects a rise in responsibility as more power is devolved to Wales.
Unison, however, said that unless the assembly could "improve stringent pay deals" for its members, it should refuse the pay rise and "lead the life of ordinary working people".
The panel's recommended pay increase will now undergo a public consultation.
(MH/JP)
It follows the news that an independent panel has recommended an 18% pay increase for assembly members following the next general election in 2016. This would increase their pay from £54,000 to £64,000.
The panel reported the pay increase reflects a rise in responsibility as more power is devolved to Wales.
Unison, however, said that unless the assembly could "improve stringent pay deals" for its members, it should refuse the pay rise and "lead the life of ordinary working people".
The panel's recommended pay increase will now undergo a public consultation.
(MH/JP)
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