Working people don’t need lectures – they need a pay rise

Responding to Huw Pill’s comments that British households and businesses “need to accept” they are poorer and stop seeking pay increases and pushing prices higher, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:

“Working people are enduring the longest wage squeeze in 200 years.

“They don’t need lectures – they need a pay rise.

“Oil and gas giants are registering eye-watering profits, CEO pay is skyrrocketing and bankers bonuses are at record levels.

“It’s time for a plan to make sure workers get their fair share – they shouldn’t be expected to take yet another hit to their living standards.”