Thu 25 October 2012
Commenting on the growth figures of 1% Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary, said:
“These figures are deceptive. Our economy is still scraping along the bottom. Much of this growth can be attributed to the Olympics effect.
“Thousands of families struggling with unemployment or frozen pay that has plunged them into poverty are still feeling the cold winds of recession. With prices high, job insecurity rife and Christmas just around the corner, for many hardworking people this still feels like an economic depression made in Downing Street.
“Vital industries such as construction are struggling and more than 2 million people cannot find a job. The UK urgently needs the Tory-led coalition to ditch austerity and put in place a pro growth, pro jobs sustainable growth strategy.”
News release from UNISON UK
http://www.unison.org.uk/asppresspack/pressrelease_view.asp?id=2852
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UNISON. Scotland's biggest and liveliest trade union, representing members delivering public and related services.
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