The FESAP federation of public service unions is calling the Government for a state budget in 2023 that would allow for pay increases across the public sector and a wide range of improvements in other employment conditions. Alongside the need to address the problem of low pay across the public sector, especially for workers with long service, the federation also wants action on career development, precarious contracts and health and safety - all measures it says are necessary to address staff shortages.
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