Ministers must now sit down for meaningful talks with education and civil service unions

Commenting on the NHS pay offer announced today (Thursday), TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:

“As unions consult their members over the proposed NHS pay offer, it’s important to recognise the stand taken by each and every union member who took and voted for strike action over the last few weeks and months.

“It’s down to them that the government finally came to the negotiating table.

“It’s now essential that ministers sit down for meaningful talks with education and civil service unions.

“These disputes can be resolved if the Conservatives are willing to act in good faith and deliver on fair pay”