For centuries, scholars have contested the authorship of the
works commonly attributed to William Shakespeare.
Now local government workers in England Wales and Northern
Ireland face a new mystery.
Who came up with the pay proposals on which we are about to
be consulted?
The employers say that the proposals were proposed to the
LGA (Local Government Association)
by the trade unions.
The GMB, however, say that the proposals were put
forward by the LGA.
UNITE just refer to the “new
improved proposal” as “the best achievable by negotiation” and UNISON’s branch briefing just
refers to “final proposals” (although a report
of a meeting last week does refer to our having called for “improved
proposals.”)
It’s very odd that no one appears keen to take responsibility
for these “new improved proposals” particularly not if they are “the
best achievable by negotiation.”
Or perhaps it is not so odd.
Let's reject them anyway, since they are in fact complete rubbish?
1 comment:
Whoever proposed what, it is clear that Unison has, entirely predictably, abandoned the flat rate increase idea and found itself lured into discussing an across-the-board percentage deal which will further impoverish the low paid.
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