Trade unions are calling on the government to make further changes to proposals on pay and career development for public sector IT workers. In response to earlier union demands the government made some improvements to elements of pay, particularly for IT workers coordinating projects. However, the unions say that these do not go far enough nor is there adequate provision for IT workers to protect their pay when faced with a career change. The unions underline that improvements are essential if the public sector is to recruit and retain IT staff and reduce the need for outsourcing of this key service.
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