Public sector pay has fallen by 2.5% in real terms since 2010, while private sector pay rose by just under 4%. This sharp contrast emphasizes the urgent need for public sector pay rises to address staff shortages.
The last Conservative government sought to make fiscal savings by suppressing public sector pay. This strategy lowered morale and created a staffing crisis across the public sector, leading to over 121,000 vacancies in the NHS.
Labour's public sector reform plans focus on recruiting more NHS workers and teachers, which is essential. They recognize that these goals cannot be achieved without above-inflation pay rises, as indicated by independent panels.
The Conservative opposition claims that the government is influenced by trade unions regarding pay rises, yet this assertion overlooks the reality of staff shortages and the crisis in public service recruitment.
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