Trade unions for the public sector agreed to launch a campaign on pay that could involve industrial action. The unions had already called on the government to review pay in the light of the surge in inflation. However, the response was for an additional 2.5% increase in 2021-22 when inflation has already topped 9%. The unions argue that by failing to complete the pay review in light of higher inflation, the government is failing to meet the requirements of the public service collective agreement.
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